The Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants, 7-2 on Wednesday night and tied the best-of-seven 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series, 1-1 against the San Francisco Giants.

The sixth inning was the key moment in Game 2 as the Royals sent home 5 runners courtesy of Billy Butler's single and Salvador Lopez's and Omar Infante's hits for two scores each.

Kansas City's pitching crew got the job this time relative to their opening game struggles. Yordano Ventura pitched until the sixth inning allowing just two runs and relievers Kelvin Herrera, Greg Holland and Wade Davis shut out the Giants the rest of the way. Games 3 through 5 shifts to San Francisco starting on Friday, Oct. 24.

View the slideshow for more images of Game 2 of the 2014 MLB World Series: San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals.

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco
San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco celebrates after hitting a leadoff home run against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco
San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco hits a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports Reuters
San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence
San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence slides for but cannot catch a foul ball against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) is tagged out on a stolen base attempt by San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (left) in the first inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
San Francisco Giants outfielder Travis Ishikawa
San Francisco Giants outfielder Travis Ishikawa (45) dives for but cannot catch a ball hit for a double by Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (not pictured) in the first inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler hits a RBI single against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jake Peavy
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jake Peavy (left) talks with pitching coach Dave Righetti (right) in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
Kansas City Royals right fielder Norichika Aoki
Kansas City Royals right fielder Norichika Aoki (23) is unable to field a ball hit for a RBI double by San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (not pictured) in the fourth inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) makes a jump throw but cannot get San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (not pictured) in the sixth inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler (16) hits a RBI single against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
Kansas City Royals second baseman
Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante
Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante (14) hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during game two of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Reuters
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