Sporting Kansas City defender Andreu Fontas (3) blocks the shot on goal in front of Houston Dynamo defender Tim Parker (5) on the attempt by midfielder Derrick Jones (21) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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HOUSTON (AP) - Maximiliano Urruti scored on a breakaway in the 56th minute and the Houston Dynamo beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Houston (2-1-2) has only lost three times in its last 17 home matches. Kansas City (2-2-1) had won five of its last eight matches against Houston.
Urruti scored his second goal of the season. Derrick Jones stole it near midfield and dribbled down the field to find Urruti, who took one touch to get past the defense and send it by goalkeeper John Pulskamp.
Houston goalkeeper Marko Maric made four saves to help the Dynamo hold Sporting KC scoreless for the first time since 2017.
Houston coach Tab Ramos received a red card in the 88th minute for arguing a no-call.
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Houston Dynamo midfielder Matias Vera (22) blocks out Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda, back, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Sporting Kansas City defender Jaylin Lindsey, left, tries to work the ball around Houston Dynamo midfielder Joe Corona (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Sporting Kansas City forward Khiry Shelton, middle, moves the ball between Houston Dynamo defender Zarek Valentin (4) and defender Tim Parker (5) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Houston Dynamo midfielder Joe Corona, middle, loses the ball between Sporting Kansas City defender Jaylin Lindsey, left, and midfielder Ilie Sanchez (6) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Houston Dynamo midfielder Fafa Picault, right, blocks out Sporting Kansas City defender Luis Martins, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Houston Dynamo midfielder Matias Vera (22) moves the ball in front of Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Houston Dynamo forward Maximiliano Urruti, right, falls into Sporting Kansas City midfielder Remi Walter (54) as they chase the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Sporting Kansas City defender Luis Martins (36) wins the header against Houston Dynamo defender Zarek Valentin, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Houston Dynamo midfielder Memo Rodriguez leans into Los Angeles FC midfielder Eduard Atuesta during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, at BBVA Stadium in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News via AP)
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