The bragging-rights count tilts to John Kruks at 1-0 against Vladimir Guerreros across 1 game that went final.

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.

Vladimir Guerreros show 14-2. Run differential is in the black: 332 plated against 211 allowed over the season. Collectively they are swinging 0.539 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 2 losses. They are riding a 2-game win streak. In the NL, Vladimir Guerreros sit 2nd at 1.0 games back.

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

Not real betting.