When these two meet, the split is even so far: Ozzie Smiths and Barry Bondses each have 1 wins in 2 decided games.

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 7-9. They are underwater on the run chart—346 allowed next to 274 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.485. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 8.0 games back.

Barry Bondses show 7-9. They have scored 290 runs while allowing 273, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.529 on the year. In five-score games going back from today, they are 2 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 3 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 4th in the NL, 8.0 out of first.

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

For fun only—not a betting line.