Pete Roses have the series edge at 1-0 over Randy Johnsons with 1 posted result.

Randy Johnsons bring a record of 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.

Pete Roses post 12-4. They have scored 355 runs while allowing 214, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.530 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 2 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the NL, Pete Roses sit 3rd at 3.0 games back.

What we expect: Pete Roses enter with the stronger résumé; Randy Johnsons are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Pete Roses dictating innings and finishing in front.

Not a real line; just a fan read.