The bragging-rights count tilts to Barry Bondses at 1-0 against Randy Johnsons across 1 game that went final.

Barry Bondses come in at 7-9. They have scored 290 runs while allowing 273, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.534 on the year. In five-score games going back from today, they are 1 wins and 4 losses. They lost their last finished game. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 4th in the NL, 8.0 out of first.

Randy Johnsons carry 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.

What we expect: Barry Bondses enter with the stronger résumé; Randy Johnsons are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Barry Bondses dictating innings and finishing in front.

For fun only—not a betting line.