This is the first time these two clubs meet in the book this season, so bragging rights are still up for grabs.

Barry Bondses come in at 1-3. They have scored 71 runs while allowing 90, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. Collectively they are swinging 0.494 on the year. In five-score games going back from today, they are 1 wins and 3 losses. They won their most recent final. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 7th in the NL, 2.5 out of first.

Ken Griffey Jrs show 3-1. Run differential is in the black: 78 plated against 61 allowed over the season. As a club they are hitting 0.508. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 1 losses. They are riding a 3-game win streak. Standings-wise, Ken Griffey Jrs are 4th in the AL, 0.5 out of first.

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

Not a real line; just a fan read.