The Giants kicked ass in Houston tonight in large part because of an impressive first start from Jordan Hicks. He went a full six innings, the longest start so far, and allowed only one hit. With six whiffs, six groundouts, and just two walks in his 72 pitches it's fair to say Hicks dominated.
The Giants backed him with a run in the 2nd, a run in the 5th, three in the 6th, and two more in the 9th. Wilmer Flores had a two-out knock to drive in that first run and his three-run homer in the 6th also came with two outs.