Play: Houston Astros
Rating: 8/10*

Almost a pure motivational play on the Houston Astros who had won four straight prior to Thursday's 7-4 loss here at Rogers Centre. They're still an amazing 20-4 in their last 24 on the road. Both starting pitchers, Houston's Charlie Morton (5-3, 4.06 ERA) and Toronto's Aaron Sanchez (0-1, 3.33 ERA), are fresh off the DL. In other words, don't know what to expect from either, meaning big advantage to the better bats and more motivated team of a loss = Astros.