In head-to-head games that have finished, Vladimir Guerreros sit 1-0 on Barry Bondses after 1 meeting.

Barry Bondses come in at 5-5. They have scored 172 runs while allowing 161, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.506 on the year. In five-score games going back from today, they are 4 wins and 1 losses. Winners of 3 in a row with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 4th in the NL, 4.5 out of first.

Vladimir Guerreros show 9-0. Run differential is in the black: 191 plated against 89 allowed over the season. Collectively they are swinging 0.540 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. They have taken 9 straight finals. In the NL, Vladimir Guerreros sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

What we expect: Vladimir Guerreros enter with the stronger résumé; Barry Bondses are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Vladimir Guerreros dictating innings and finishing in front.

Not a real line; just a fan read.