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

Kirk Gibsons come in at 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 are on a 3-game skid in games that finished. In the NL, Kirk Gibsons sit 6th at 10.0 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: Kirk Gibsons have the cleaner season line—wins, run margin, team average, and recent finals all tilt their way. Ozzie Smiths can still steal it with a big inning, but Kirk Gibsons look like the steadier bet to control the pace.

For fun only—not a betting line.