When these two meet, the split is even so far: Kirk Gibsons and Randy Johnsons each have 1 wins in 2 decided games.

Kirk Gibsons come in at 5-11. They have scored 266 runs while allowing 323, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. Collectively they are swinging 0.523 on the year. Their five most recent posted finals read 2 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL, Kirk Gibsons sit 6th at 10.0 games back.

Randy Johnsons carry 2-14. They are underwater on the run chart—338 allowed next to 199 driven in. Their posted team clip sits at 0.458. In five-score games going back from today, they are 1 wins and 4 losses. They have dropped 2 finals in a row. Standings-wise, Randy Johnsons are 7th in the NL, 13.0 out of first.

What we expect: Kirk Gibsons enter with the stronger résumé; Randy Johnsons are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Kirk Gibsons dictating innings and finishing in front.

For fun only—not a betting line.