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

Derek Jeters sit at 4-12. They have scored 240 runs while allowing 366, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. As a club they are hitting 0.465. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They have dropped 4 finals in a row. In the AL, Derek Jeters sit 7th at 8.0 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 0.460. In five-score games going back from today, they are 1 wins and 4 losses. They have lost 3 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Randy Johnsons are 7th in the NL, 13.0 out of first.

What we expect: The table favors Derek Jeters: they have outpaced Randy Johnsons in the standings story and the run chart. If Derek Jeters play to that form early, Randy Johnsons will need a rally script to flip the night.

Not real betting.