So far when the schedule has paired them, Barry Bondses own a 2-0 edge on Ozzie Smiths in 2 finished meetings.

Barry Bondses come in at 8-9. They have scored 307 runs while allowing 286, 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 2 wins and 3 losses. They won their most recent final. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 4th in the NL, 7.5 out of first.

Ozzie Smiths carry 7-10. They are underwater on the run chart—363 allowed next to 287 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 8.5 games back.

What we expect: The table favors Barry Bondses: they have outpaced Ozzie Smiths in the standings story and the run chart. If Barry Bondses play to that form early, Ozzie Smiths will need a rally script to flip the night.

For fun only—not a betting line.