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

Pete Roses sit at 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.

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: The season numbers line this up as a true toss-up. Whichever lineup strings hits together and limits free bases probably walks away with a tight one.

Not a real line; just a fan read.