No earlier finals pit them against each other yet this year—the head-to-head ledger starts with this one.

Randy Johnsons bring a record of 0-3. They are underwater on the run chart—79 allowed next to 34 driven in. Their posted team clip sits at 0.477. In five-score games going back from today, they are 0 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 3 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Randy Johnsons are 8th in the NL, 3.0 out of first.

Vladimir Guerreros show 2-0. Run differential is in the black: 48 plated against 23 allowed over the season. Collectively they are swinging 0.466 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 2 wins and 0 losses. They are riding a 2-game win streak. In the NL, Vladimir Guerreros sit 3rd at 0.5 games back.

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

For fun only—not a betting line.