No earlier finals pit them against each other yet this year—the head-to-head ledger starts with this one.

John Kruks come in at 3-0. They have scored 84 runs while allowing 27, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.588. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 0 losses. They are riding a 3-game win streak. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

Kirk Gibsons show 1-2. They have scored 50 runs while allowing 72, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. Collectively they are swinging 0.562 on the year. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 2 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL, Kirk Gibsons sit 6th at 2.0 games back.

What we expect: John Kruks enter with the stronger résumé; Kirk Gibsons are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is John Kruks dictating innings and finishing in front.

Not real betting.