The bragging-rights count tilts to Buster Poseys at 1-0 against Randy Johnsons across 1 game that went final.

Buster Poseys sit at 1-7. Runs against (165) have outpaced their own scoring (68) in the team totals. Their posted team clip sits at 0.420. Their five most recent posted finals read 0 wins and 5 losses. They have lost 7 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Buster Poseys are 7th in the NL, 6.5 out of first.

Randy Johnsons carry 0-7. They are underwater on the run chart—152 allowed next to 92 driven in. Their posted team clip sits at 0.467. In five-score games going back from today, they are 0 wins and 5 losses. They have lost 7 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Randy Johnsons are 8th in the NL, 7.0 out of first.

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

Not a real line; just a fan read.