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1-hit wonders: Padres get 1 single, top Reds 1-0

By WTOP Staff

JAY PARIS
Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — For the second time this season, one hit was enough for the San Diego Padres.

Everth Cabrera’s sacrifice fly in the fifth inning scored the game’s only run, and Tommy Medica’s single in the second was the lone hit for the Padres, who defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Monday night.

San Diego got solid pitching behind rookie Jesse Hahn (4-1) and four relievers to end Cincinnati’s season-high five-game winning streak.

“At the end of the day, you want to win the game,” Padres manager Bud Black said. “Today, we won it with pitching.”

It marked the first time since the 1965 Dodgers that a team won twice in a season by getting just one hit. The light-hitting Padres actually did it twice in one month. They defeated Pittsburgh 3-2 on June 4, with Cabrera’s bunt single being the lone hit.

On Monday, it was Cabrera’s flyball to center off Mat Latos (1-1) that allowed the Padres to prevail.

“I saw the ball up. He hung a slider,” Cabrera said. “I was short and quick to the slider and I put a good hit on it.”

But winning with one hit? Well, the struggling Padres will take it.

“It doesn’t matter,” Cabrera said.

Huston Street pitched the ninth for his 22nd save in as many chances for the Padres, who have a bright spot in Hahn in what has been an otherwise dark season.

“We’re watching this kid develop and liking what we’re seeing,” Black said. “We’ve been impressed by his work so far.”

Hahn came to the Padres in an offseason trade with Tampa Bay. He spent most of last year in Single-A Charlotte as he continued to rebound from Tommy John surgery, which he had in 2010.

“I got behind in the count a couple of times to the point I was just throwing it and letting them hit it,” Hahn said. “And they came up big, making some unbelievable plays out there and saving some runs.”

Hahn baffled the Reds by going to his curveball in fastball situations.

“His curveball was his strike pitch,” Reds manager Bryan Price said.

Latos (allowed one run, a hit and a walk over seven innings in absorbing the tough-luck loss against his former team. He struck out four.

“I just felt good,” Latos said. “Everything was down in the zone.”

The Padres broke the scoreless tie in the fifth without the benefit of hit as Cabrera drove in Medica, who walked to open the inning and then stole the first base of his career. He took third when Cameron Maybin flied to center, then scored on Cabrera’s deep fly to center.

Leaning on his slow curveball, Hahn struck out five straight batters in the first four innings and set his career high of nine through five innings. Over one stretch of 10 Reds put outs, nine were strikeouts.

Hahn, who threw 97 pitches, didn’t allow a run, with three hits and two walks in five innings.

In the eighth inning, pinch-hitter Skip Schumaker flied deep to center with Maybin making the catch while crashing into the wall.

The Padres had only three baserunners in the game.

Medica singled and advanced to second base on a wild pitch in the second inning, but was stranded when Maybin lined out and Cabrera flied out.

Cabrera was left on base after a one-out walk in the eighth.

NOTES: The Padres interviewed Logan White for their vacant general manager position. White is the Dodgers’ vice president of amateur scouting. Cubs executive Jason McLeod, an ex-member of the Padres’ front office, removed himself from consideration for the job. … 2B Jedd Gyorko will have his cast removed from his left foot on Tuesday. Gyorko is out with plantar fasciitis. … RHP Andrew Cashner (sore right shoulder) was to meet with the team’s medical staff to determine if he can resume throwing. … Reds 1B Joey Votto continues to play despite his strained left knee compromising him. “He’s certainly not 100 percent,” Price said. “We all know he’s limited.” … Reds Mike Leake (6-6, 3.41) faces Padres RHP Ian Kennedy (5-9, 4.01) on Tuesday night.

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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