KC 5, NYM 4: Complete coverage from Game 1 of the World Series

Just over 18 hours before the start of Game 2, the opening game of the World Series is finally in the books.

The Kansas City Royals outlasted the New York Mets in a 14-inning marathon to win Game 1 of the Fall Classic, 5-4.

Here's everything you need to know about Tuesday's epic opener:

TRENDING FROM GAME 1

• 7 moments that made Game 1 an instant classic
• Moustakas, Young grieve with Volquez after father's death
• Hosmer's redemption makes him the 'happiest guy in the stadium'
• Volquez pitched Game 1 unaware of father's death​
• Mets unfazed by substance on Perez's shinguard in Game 1​
• Game 1 of World Series delayed after broadcast failure
• Powergate: 5 other times the World Series had bizarre delays
• Game 1 marathon matches most innings in World Series history​

HIGHLIGHTS

• VIDEO: Escobar hits inside-the-park HR on Harvey's 1st pitch
• Gordon's clutch HR sends Game 1 to extra innings
• VIDEO: Mets score go-ahead run on Hosmer's misplay​
• Granderson adds to Mets' playoff record with solo HR
• VIDEO: Granderson robs Dyson with sensational grab

MORE FROM GAME 1

• Mets somber after marathon loss in Game 1​
• Twitter hilariously reacts to World Series delay
• Royals' Orlando becomes first Brazilian in World Series​
• Hosmer passes Brett as Royals' all-time leader in playoff RBIs
• PHOTO: Cespedes misses Mets' WS introductions

SERIES AT A GLANCE

G1: Royals 5, Mets 4 (14 innings)
G2: NYM at KC (Oct. 28, 8:07 PM ET)
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