KC 7, NYM 1: Complete coverage from Game 2 of the World Series

Johnny Cueto delivered one of the best performances of his career Wednesday, tossing a complete-game two-hitter to help the Kansas City Royals seize a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Mets in the World Series.

Here's everything you need to know about Kansas City's 7-1 victory in Game 2:

BEST OF GAME 2

• Cueto's complete game sends Royals to 2-0 series lead
• Mets' Wright: Royals have played near-flawless baseball​
• Cueto 'dedicated' Game 2 to Volquez's dad, family
• Mets' defensive woes prove costly again in Game 2 loss​
• Royals' relentless offense chases deGrom early​

HIGHLIGHTS

• VIDEO: Escobar keeps Cueto's gem intact with bare-handed grab​
• PHOTOS: Cueto, deGrom square off in clash of hair
• Mets score after Royals decide against challenging call
• PHOTO: Johnny Cueto's lookalike brother confuses reporter​

SERIES AT A GLANCE

G1: Royals 5, Mets 4 (14 innings)
G2: Royals 7, Mets 1
G3: KC at NYM (Oct. 30, 8:07 PM ET)
G4: KC at NYM (Oct. 31, 8:07 PM ET)
G5*: KC at NYM (Nov. 1, 8:15 PM ET)
G6*: NYM at KC (Nov. 3, 8:07 PM ET)
G7*: NYM at KC (Nov. 4, 8:07 PM ET)

*- if necessary