Cecil Fielders have the series edge at 2-0 over Derek Jeters with 2 posted results.

Derek Jeters sit at 4-12. They have scored 240 runs while allowing 366, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. As a club they are hitting 0.465. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They have dropped 4 finals in a row. In the AL, Derek Jeters sit 7th at 8.0 games back.

Cecil Fielders carry 11-5. Run differential is in the black: 323 plated against 202 allowed over the season. As a club they are hitting 0.566. In five-score games going back from today, they are 3 wins and 2 losses. They are riding a 2-game win streak. In the AL, Cecil Fielders sit 2nd at 1.0 games back.

What we expect: Cecil Fielders have the cleaner season line—wins, run margin, team average, and recent finals all tilt their way. Derek Jeters can still steal it with a big inning, but Cecil Fielders look like the steadier bet to control the pace.

Not a real line; just a fan read.