This is the first time these two clubs meet in the book this season, so bragging rights are still up for grabs.

Cecil Fielders bring a record of 11-5. Run differential is in the black: 323 plated against 202 allowed over the season. As a club they are hitting 0.566. In five-score games going back from today, they are 3 wins and 2 losses. They are riding a 2-game win streak. In the AL, Cecil Fielders sit 2nd at 1.0 games back.

Ozzie Smiths carry 7-9. They are underwater on the run chart—346 allowed next to 274 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.486. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 8.0 games back.

What we expect: Cecil Fielders enter with the stronger résumé; Ozzie Smiths are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Cecil Fielders dictating innings and finishing in front.

For fun only—not a betting line.