They have not crossed paths in a posted game this season, so the first box score between them is still to be written.

John Kruks come in at 15-1. They have scored 414 runs while allowing 191, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.602. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 8 in a row with a score on the board. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

Jorge Bells carry 12-4. Offense has edged defense in the totals—331 runs for versus 249 against. Collectively they are swinging 0.563 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 10 in a row with a score on the board. In the AL picture, Jorge Bells slot in 1st at 0.0 games back.

What we expect: The table favors John Kruks: they have outpaced Jorge Bells in the standings story and the run chart. If John Kruks play to that form early, Jorge Bells will need a rally script to flip the night.

Not a real line; just a fan read.