John Kruks lead the season series 1-0 over Ozzie Smiths (1 game with a result).

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 0.607. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 10 in a row with a score on the board. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 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: John Kruks enter with the stronger résumé; Ozzie Smiths are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is John Kruks dictating innings and finishing in front.

For fun only—not a betting line.