In head-to-head games that have finished, Ozzie Smiths sit 1-0 on Randy Johnsons after 1 meeting.

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.

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: Ozzie Smiths enter with the stronger résumé; Randy Johnsons are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Ozzie Smiths dictating innings and finishing in front.

Not a real line; just a fan read.