Pete Roses have the series edge at 1-0 over Ozzie Smiths with 1 posted result.

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 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.

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 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 Pete Roses look like the steadier bet to control the pace.

Not a real line; just a fan read.