The Kansas City Royals edged the San Francisco Giants on the road, 3-2 to grab a 2-1 series lead in the 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series.

Alcides Escobar scored two times in the crucial Game 3 victory even as Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer had RBO hits to win back-to-back games in the championship series. Games 4 and 5 are still in San Francisco, where the Giants need to win at least one more game to send the series back to Kansas City.

Four Royals relievers had four hitless innings and with Kansas City grabbing the 3-0 lead before the bottom of the sixth, the Royals were in control for much of the game. The Giants sent in two runs of their own in the sixth but couldn't crack K.C's pitchers the rest of the way.

Greg Holland was credited the saved for the game and tied the most (7 total) in a postseason in MLB history. San Francisco's Tim Hudson, at 39 years old, has his first World Series start and allowed 3 runs and 4 hits in 5 and 2/3 innings.

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar hits a double against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
Kansas City Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain
Kansas City Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain drives in a run on a fielder's choice against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Hudson
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Hudson throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence
San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) beats the throw to Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) for an infield single in the second inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) celebrates after scoring a run against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) hits a RBI single against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) catches the throw to force out San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco (right) in the 8th inning during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
Kansas City Royals players including third baseman Mike Moustakas
Kansas City Royals players including third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) celebrate after defeating the San Francisco Giants during game three of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Reuters
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