Hellickson was staked to an early 2-1 lead headed into the third thanks to Keuchel's early ineffectiveness, but issued Conger's first homer on his first pitch of the home half. He couldn't escape the fourth, where he yielded three extra-base hits, including the slam, hit a batter and walked another. His 3 1/3-inning stint was his shortest of the season.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Crushing catchers: With Conger's career night, the two Houston catchers have hit four home runs in the past three games, including Jason Castro's walk-off homer to sweep the Angels on Thursday.