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Marlins beat Reds 2-1 on Yelich’s hit in 10th

By WTOP Staff

MIAMI (AP) — After tying the game in the eighth inning, the Cincinnati Reds had an opportunity to take the lead in the 10th.

Instead, they left Chris Heisey stranded at third and the Miami Marlins’ Christian Yelich drove in the winning run in the bottom of the inning in a 2-1 loss Saturday night.

“It was going to be one of those games, two good bullpens going against each other after two quality starts by Homer (Bailey) and (Nathan) Eovaldi, who was terrific,” Reds manager Bryan Price said. “It comes down to one pitch, one play.”

The Marlins’ Mike Dunn (9-5) struck out two batters in the top of the 10th after Heisey delivered a pinch-hit triple.

“There was the option to squeeze right there and that is something we thought about, but Billy (Hamilton) has been good with runners in scoring position,” Price said. “What we needed was a base hit.”

Both starting pitchers, the Reds’ Bailey and the Marlins’ Eovaldi, pitched seven innings and allowed one run.

The Marlins snapped a three-game losing streak overall and a seven-game skid to the Reds.

Two days after Jeff Mathis was the center of a controversial play at the plate, he came up big for the Miami Marlins scoring the winning run.

Mathis doubled to left to lead off the 10th off Sam LeCure (1-3), advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Reed Johnson, and scored on a base hit to center by Yelich.

“He’s a huge part of our team, he cares a lot, not only about winning, but the ball club,” Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. “…So for him to come up there in that situation and get the big hit to start us off was huge and to score the winning run, I know that means a lot to him and I know he’ll sleep good tonight.”

Mathis, who had a call at the plate overturned in Thursday’s 3-1 loss as replay officials ruled that he was blocking the plate, had another play at home in the eighth inning of Saturday’s game. Billy Hamilton hit a bloop single to left field and Mathis stayed back to wait for Yelich’s throw home as Ramon Santiago slid in safely to tie the game at 1-1.

“Back in the day, that guy’s out,” Redmond said. “Next year he’ll be out.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Marlins All-Star Henderson Alvarez was placed on the disabled list on Friday, retroactive to July 30, with the hopes that he will just need the 15 days before his next appearance.

“It doesn’t appear to be a long-term thing, which is great news,” Redmond said. “It’s just a matter of him just getting himself feeling good, feeling healthy and getting back to playing catch and throwing again.”

Redmond added that catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been dealing with a sore back, giving more opportunities to Mathis.

ON DECK

Mike Leake (8-9, 3.53) will start for the Reds in Sunday’s series finale against Jacob Turner (4-6, 5.69). Leake is coming off a win against Arizona on July 29, pitching 7 2-3 scoreless innings and striking out eight.

BAILEY IN GOOD FORM

Bailey didn’t feel sharp early, but he was able to get positive results–something he’s done a lot of lately. Over his last six starts, Bailey is 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA.

Like Eovaldi, he would have liked to have gone further in the game.

“I would like to have gone eight (innings) but my .110 batting average just does not play very well.”

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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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