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

John Kruks come in at 5-0. They have scored 154 runs while allowing 49, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.622. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. They have taken 5 straight finals. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

Jorge Bells carry 2-1. Offense has edged defense in the totals—77 runs for versus 60 against. Collectively they are swinging 0.655 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 2 wins and 1 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the AL picture, Jorge Bells slot in 5th at 1.0 games back.

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

Not a real line; just a fan read.