Wilmer Flores hit his third homer of the season and drove in four runs to lead the San Francisco Giants over the Houston Astros 7-2 on Monday night. Giants starter Jordan Hicks (1-0), who grew up in suburban Houston,

Jordan Hicks had the best start of his MLB career and Wilmer Flores homered again in the San Francisco Giants' third win of the season on Monday.

As a kid, Hicks cheered for the likes of Lance Berkman, Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Michael Bourn. With roughly 80 friends and family in attendance, Hicks ensured there’d be little for the hometown fans to cheer about. “It was a special moment,” Hicks said.