Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese reacts during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey)
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - Diego Rubio scored on a first-half penalty kick and William Yarbrough saved all three shots he faced to lead Colorado to a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in MLS play on Saturday, upping the Rapids' unbeaten regular-season streak at home to 21.
The Rapids (3-3-3) never trailed after Rubio found the net in the 30th minute for his fourth goal of the season. Rubio was sent off in the 63rd minute for his second yellow card.
Mark-Anthony Kaye capped the scoring for Colorado with a goal - his third of the season - during second-half stoppage time. The Rapids own the seventh longest streak in league history. Next up are the 22-match runs of Portland (2013-14) and the Columbus Crew (2008-09).
The Rapids outshot the Timbers 16-10 and had a 7-3 edge in shots on goal.
Aljaz Ivacic had five saves for the Timbers (2-3-5).
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Colorado Rapids forward Diego Rubio (11) reacts to being red-carded during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey)
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Colorado Rapids head coach Robin Fraser looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey)
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Colorado Rapids goalkeeper William Yarbrough makes a save against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey)
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Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic (31) punches the ball out against Colorado Rapids midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey)
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Colorado Rapids midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) celebrates a goal against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey)
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