Kirk Gibsons have the series edge at 1-0 over Barry Bondses with 1 posted result.

Barry Bondses come in at 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.

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: Barry Bondses enter with the stronger résumé; Kirk Gibsons are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Barry Bondses dictating innings and finishing in front.

Not real betting.