VIDEO: Granderson robs Dyson with sensational grab

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Curtis Granderson may have prevented the second inside-the-park home run of Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.

The New York Mets outfielder got on his horse and tracked down what looked to be a sure hit from Kansas City Royals speedster Jarrod Dyson.

What a Catch by Granderson! #metal

With the outfield appearing to play shallow against a double, it's no certainty Dyson would've imitated the first-inning inside-the-park home run from teammate Alcides Escobar. But with his speed, it sure would've been close had the ball gone over Granderson's head.

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

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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

HIGHLIGHTS

MORE FROM GAME 1

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

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