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

Buster Poseys sit at 1-4. Runs against (122) have outpaced their own scoring (42) in the team totals. Their posted team clip sits at 0.422. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They have dropped 4 finals in a row. Standings-wise, Buster Poseys are 7th in the NL, 4.5 out of first.

Ozzie Smiths carry 2-3. They are underwater on the run chart—117 allowed next to 83 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.492. Their five most recent posted finals read 2 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 4th at 3.0 games back.

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

Not real betting.