The bragging-rights count tilts to John Kruks at 1-0 against Randy Johnsons 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.

Randy Johnsons carry 2-14. They are underwater on the run chart—338 allowed next to 199 driven in. Their posted team clip sits at 0.458. In five-score games going back from today, they are 1 wins and 4 losses. They have dropped 2 finals in a row. Standings-wise, Randy Johnsons are 7th in the NL, 13.0 out of first.

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

Not real betting.