Kirk Gibsons have the series edge at 1-0 over Ozzie Smiths with 1 posted result.

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 7-9. They are underwater on the run chart—346 allowed next to 274 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.485. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 8.0 games back.

Kirk Gibsons show 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.

What we expect: On paper this is a coin flip—small ball, defense, and a timely extra-base knock are likely to swing it either way.

Not real betting.