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Walks get to Lynn in 6th inning of 3-1 loss

By WTOP Staff

BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO (AP) — St. Louis’ Lance Lynn didn’t walk a batter until he put the first two San Diego Padres he faced in the sixth inning on base that way.

Yangervis Solarte ended up scoring on Jedd Gyorko’s go-ahead single with two outs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Cardinals 3-1 on Tuesday night.

“You hate to lose a game that way when you are throwing the ball well and thinking you are making good pitches,” Lynn said. “But it just wasn’t my night.”

Lynn had trouble with umpire Tony Randazzo’s strike zone in the sixth.

“I just couldn’t find his strike zone that inning. I had good luck throughout the game then all of a sudden I couldn’t find the strike zone,” Lynn said.

Tyson Ross, a first-time All-Star, won his third straight start by holding St. Louis to one run and four hits in six innings. He struck out seven, including fanning the side in his last inning. It was the eighth time Ross (10-10) went six-plus innings and allowed two or fewer runs, the second-longest such streak in the majors.

Gyorko returned Monday from a 44-game stay on the disabled list with plantar fasciitis. His run-scoring single to left off Lynn came just as it seemed the Padres would strand two runners.

After Solarte and Seth Smith walked, Will Venable popped a bunt to catcher A.J. Pierzynski — the Padres’ second botched bunt in as many innings — and Yonder Alonso flied out to left.

“I made one bad pitch tonight. It was a pitch that was up to Gyorko and he was able to get enough of it to get it out to the outfield,” Lynn said.

Solarte, obtained from the New York Yankees in the Chase Headley trade, homered into the short porch in right with two outs in the seventh. It was his second with the Padres and eighth overall.

Joaquin Benoit pitched the ninth for his third save in as many opportunities and second since Huston Street was traded to the Angels on July 18.

The Cardinals had tied it 1-1 on Kolten Wong’s sacrifice fly in the fifth. Matt Holliday grounded to third baseman Solarte, who threw home to get Matt Carpenter for the second out on a play that was upheld on a crew chief’s review. Carpenter avoided the tag after Rene Rivera caught the ball and blocked the plate, but he also missed the plate and Rivera tagged him out.

Crew chief Brian Gorman, the second base umpire, initiated a review to make sure Rivera didn’t violate the new collision rule.

Lynn (11-8) allowed two runs, one earned, and four hits in six innings. He struck out six and walked three.

“He pitched great and deserved better,” manager Mike Matheny said. “We ran into a guy who is having a real nice season and threw the ball well tonight. He pitched a great game for us.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Cardinals: Pinch-hitter Daniel Descalso was hit on the knee by a pitch from Benoit in the ninth and was replaced by pinch-runner Peter Bourjos.

Padres: Right-hander Ian Kennedy, who missed his scheduled start because of a left oblique strain, is scheduled to throw on the side Wednesday. … Right-hander Andrew Cashner, on the disabled list with shoulder soreness, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday. He last threw on Sunday in Atlanta and didn’t report any discomfort.

ON DECK

Cardinals: Right-hander Joe Kelly (2-1, 3.90) makes his first career start against Padres.

Padres: Right-hander Jesse Hahn (6-2, 2.12) is 6-1 with a 1.47 ERA since June 14, with 46 strikeouts against 17 walks.

MISCUES

The Cardinals had three errors, including second baseman Wong’s overthrow on Rivera’s grounder in the third that led to an unearned run.

“Kong just had one sail on him but obviously that one hurt,” Matheny said. “We are having trouble scoring runs and facing good pitching. We’ve got do the little things right and today we didn’t necessarily do that.”

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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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