(Sandy, UT)  --  The Timbers whipped Real [[ ray-AHL ]] Salt Lake 4-1 on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.  Portland is in fourth place in the MLS West with 51 points.  The top six teams qualify for the postseason.  The Timbers have two regular season games remaining.  Portland's next game is October 21st in a rematch with Real Salt Lake at Providence Park.