Vladimir Guerreros lead the season series 2-0 over Kirk Gibsons (2 games with a result).

Vladimir Guerreros come in at 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.

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

Not real betting.