Ozzie Smiths have the series edge at 1-0 over Buster Poseys with 1 posted result.

Buster Poseys sit at 2-14. Runs against (343) have outpaced their own scoring (144) in the team totals. Their posted team clip sits at 0.416. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They lost their last finished game. Standings-wise, Buster Poseys are 8th in the NL, 13.0 out of first.

Ozzie Smiths carry 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.

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.