The Astros and Giants play the middle game of their three-game series with newcomer Hayden Wesneski making his first start ...

A study in contrast began the bottom of Monday’s first inning. Jose Altuve dug into the batter’s box and swung at the first pitch he saw from Giants starter Jordan Hicks, bouncing out on a sinker.

Subdued by a native son, the Houston Astros lineup continued its early-season languor Monday evening. Jordan Hicks, the Giants right-hander from Cypress Creek, held his hometown team to one hit over ...