World Series Schedule 2014: TV Info and Live Stream for Giants vs. Royals Game 2

The Kansas City Royals' 2014 postseason eight-game winning streak went up in flames following Game 1 of the World Series. Starting pitcher James Shields was torched early and often by Pablo Sandoval and Co. en route to a 7-1 victory for the San Francisco Giants.

Not much went right for Kansas City on Tuesday. The team struggled on the mound, had difficulty getting runners on base and was rather inconsistent all across the board. The Royals didn't resemble their previous playoff form whatsoever, but they're in luck because this is a seven-game series.

Game 2 will be Kansas City's attempt to keep things from getting out of hand before the championship series moves out west to San Francisco. Should the Giants win on Wednesday, their momentum could be too much for the Royals to overcome.

We're in for a pivotal contest, as these two teams take the field once again in an effort to emerge victorious on baseball's grandest stage. This is a game you won't want to miss, so let's take a look at all of the essential viewing information, followed by a preview of what to expect.

Viewing Info

Series: Giants lead 1-0

Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

Date: Wednesday, October 22

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Channel: Fox

Live Stream: MLB.tv (requires subscription)

Game 2 Preview

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Kansas City had a bit of a swagger during its winning streak, and while the team is gambling on starting an inexperienced pitcher in Game 2, rookie Yordano Ventura could be just what the doctor ordered.

A highly regarded prospect, the right-hander saw his share of growing pains throughout the season, but he's been simply electric on the mound at times. Ventura quickly garnered plenty of hype after his 100-mph fastball took center stage. Accumulating a few strikeouts with that big pitch could be just what the Royals need to get their spark back.

USA Today Sports tweeted the question on every Royals fan's mind:

Manager Ned Yost has plenty of faith in the 23-year-old starter; however, Ventura's playoff appearances have been shaky thus far. He looked great against the Los Angeles Angels, going seven strong innings while giving up just one run for a 1.29 ERA, but he was also pelted for six runs over his remaining six innings of postseason action.

According to the pitcher's interview with Dave Skretta of The Fresno Bee, he's no longer thinking about those early struggles: "For me, another thing I focus on is to live day by day. Really, what happened in Oakland, I had moved past that."

Ventura doesn't have experience against the Giants lineup, but he'll have his hands full against the likes of Pablo Sandoval and Hunter Pence, who combined for three runs, four hits and four RBI in Game 1. These hitters were big reasons why Shields, the Game 1 starter, saw his pitch count reach 70 through just three innings.

Speaking of Sandoval's ongoing World Series prowess, here's what the rookie is up against, via ESPN Stats & Info:

On the flip side, 33-year-old veteran Jake Peavy will get the nod for the Giants. This is a very interesting call for San Francisco due to the right-hander's history against the Royals.

Kansas City is batting .296 as a team against the veteran; however, there's mixed results throughout the team's lineup. Alex Gordon has been sensational against Peavy. He's accumulated 10 hits with two doubles, one home run and five RBI for a .357 batting average. Although, Mike Moustakas has just five hits in 22 at-bats against Peavy.

Still, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, Peavy's 4.97 ERA against the Royals is the worst of any team he's faced at least six times. That's not a comforting statistic heading into one of the most important games of his career.

According to Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com, the pitcher has been getting plenty of recent advice from former teammates:

The Royals rely heavily on getting runners on the bags and utilizing their speed to help manufacture runs. Maintaining efficiency at the plate plays a crucial part in that kind of offense, and that was evident in Game 1, as Kansas City only forced the Giants rotation to throw 128 pitches.

The bats of contributors such as Moustakas, Eric Hosmer, Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain must wake up early on Wednesday. Peavy is 1-3 with a 7.03 ERA in seven career postseason starts, and if this lineup can get his pitch count up early, the Royals have a great chance of evening the series.

Will Ventura give the Royals a much-needed spark, or will the Giants' postseason experience lead to another win? Be sure to tune in for what promises to be a thrilling Game 2.