For Todays MLB Play of the Day we are going with the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics Over 8.5 Runs. These two teams have trended towards the over heading into this rubber match. Houston has gone over in 5 Straight games and 7 of their last 10. They also rank #1 in the MLB with 5.33 Runs Scored per Game. The Oakland Athletics have gone over in 4 Straight games as well. These two Pitchers don't scare me off the over either. Take Houston and Oakland Over 8.5 Runs Today