They have not crossed paths in a posted game this season, so the first box score between them is still to be written.

Paul Molitors sit at 7-6. Run differential is in the black: 264 plated against 211 allowed over the season. As a club they are hitting 0.576. In five-score games going back from today, they are 1 wins and 4 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the AL, Paul Molitors sit 5th at 3.0 games back.

Cecil Fielders carry 10-3. Run differential is in the black: 266 plated against 159 allowed over the season. As a club they are hitting 0.563. In five-score games going back from today, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 5 in a row with a score on the board. In the AL, Cecil Fielders sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

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

Not a real line; just a fan read.