This is the first time these two clubs meet in the book this season, so bragging rights are still up for grabs.

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 2-2. They are underwater on the run chart—85 allowed next to 69 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.472. Their five most recent posted finals read 2 wins and 2 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 4th at 1.5 games back.

Pete Roses post 3-1. They have scored 96 runs while allowing 46, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.557 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 1 losses. They are riding a 3-game win streak. In the NL, Pete Roses sit 2nd at 0.5 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.