"By The Numbers" is a season-long series sponsored by The Kansas Department of Transportation that gives a statistical preview of every Sporting match.
50 One alcohol-related fatality occurred every 50 minutes in the U.S. in 2016.
Two teams desperate for points in the Western Conference playoff race will square off Saturday as Sporting Kansas City (9-11-7, 34 points) hosts rivals Houston Dynamo (9-14-4, 31 points) at Children's Mercy Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and tickets for the all-important battle are available at SeatGeek.com. Fans can also catch the action live on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus, FOX Sports Midwest Plus, FOX Sports GO, ESPN 94.