NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar had a hat trick to lead Nashville over the Colorado Rapids 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Mukhtar opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Mukhtar made it 2-1 in the 54th and he capped the scoring in the 75th.

Nashville (11-9-9) also got a goal from Jacob Shaffelburg.

Gyasi Zardes scored for the Rapids (8-12-8).

Up next for Nashville is a matchup Saturday against Austin at home, while the Rapids visit D.C. United on Sunday.

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