"When you got guys down in the order hitting double-digit home runs that are part-time players, that's a pretty unique roster to have," said Astros manager A.J. Hinch. "You know clearly we've got power throughout and we've had guys come up through the Minor Leagues and hit for power, and it's a good achievement."
Conger, thrust into an everyday role while Jason Castro deals with a strained right quad on the disabled list, lifted Minnesota starter Mike Pelfrey's 2-0 pitch to the opposite field, sneaking it into the Crawford Boxes for his second career grand slam and second of the season.