They have not crossed paths in a posted game this season, so the first box score between them is still to be written.

Paul Molitors sit at 6-4. Run differential is in the black: 205 plated against 143 allowed over the season. As a club they are hitting 0.573. In five-score games going back from today, they are 2 wins and 3 losses. They have dropped 2 finals in a row. In the AL, Paul Molitors sit 3rd at 1.5 games back.

Cecil Fielders carry 6-3. Run differential is in the black: 174 plated against 122 allowed over the season. As a club they are hitting 0.545. In five-score games going back from today, they are 3 wins and 2 losses. They won their most recent final. In the AL, Cecil Fielders sit 2nd at 1.0 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 a real line; just a fan read.