So far when the schedule has paired them, John Kruks own a 1-0 edge on Barry Bondses in 1 finished meeting.

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.

Barry Bondses show 7-9. They have scored 290 runs while allowing 273, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.529 on the year. In five-score games going back from today, they are 2 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 3 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 4th in the NL, 8.0 out of first.

What we expect: John Kruks enter with the stronger résumé; Barry Bondses are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is John Kruks dictating innings and finishing in front.

Not a real line; just a fan read.