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

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 5-5. They are underwater on the run chart—197 allowed next to 155 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.487. Their five most recent posted finals read 3 wins and 2 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 4.5 games back.

Randy Johnsons carry 1-7. They are underwater on the run chart—159 allowed next to 103 driven in. Their posted team clip sits at 0.464. In five-score games going back from today, they are 1 wins and 4 losses. They won their most recent final. Standings-wise, Randy Johnsons are 7th in the NL, 7.5 out of first.

What we expect: Ozzie Smiths enter with the stronger résumé; Randy Johnsons are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is Ozzie Smiths dictating innings and finishing in front.

Not real betting.