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 6-0. They have scored 170 runs while allowing 63, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.606. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 6 in a row with a score on the board. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

Vladimir Guerreros show 6-0. Run differential is in the black: 126 plated against 59 allowed over the season. Collectively they are swinging 0.500 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 6 in a row with a score on the board. In the NL, Vladimir Guerreros sit 2nd at 0.0 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.