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Tigers falter against Greene, Yankees in 1-0 loss

By WTOP Staff

HOWIE RUMBERG
AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Brad Ausmus wanted to give Miguel Cabrera the day off. Plans changed in the ninth inning when the Tigers put only their third runner in scoring position.

The two-time AL MVP, though, had the same trouble as his teammates did against New York pitching Thursday, grounding into a double play against closer David Robertson, and Detroit lost to the Yankees 1-0.

“The truth is with two guys on, our best hitter has the day off and that’s the spot to use him,” the Tigers manager said. “Not that it’s likely, but if J.D. (Martinez) hits into a triple play, all of a sudden we’ve left our best hitter on the bench.”

For the third time in the four-game series, the Tigers’ heralded rotation led by the last three AL Cy Young Award winners were outpitched by New York’s patched together staff.

This time, rookie Shane Greene outdueled Rick Porcello.

Greene (3-1) allowed Ian Kinsler’s single to start the ninth — the Tigers’ fifth hit — and Robertson relieved.

Victor Martinez walked and Asmus called upon Cabrera. After stepping in and out of the batter’s box several times, Cabrera sent a bouncer over Robertson and second baseman Brendan Ryan stepped on second to start the double play. Don Kelly then softly lined out to give the Yankees their fifth win in six games.

Robertson earned his 31st save.

“Offensively we just didn’t do anything,” Victor Martinez said. “They pitched great and offensively we didn’t put anything together.”

Stephen Drew’s RBI ground-rule double in the fourth was the only extra-base hit in a game dominated by Greene and his fellow 25-year-old starter.

The Yankees took two of three in games started by the Tigers’ Cy Young winners. Overall, New York’s starters yielded three earned runs in 27 1-3 innings to the Tigers’ eight runs in 29 2-3 innings. Max Scherzer, David Price and Justin Verlander — the last three AL Cy Young Award winners — started the previous three games.

“Just as easy as we won three out of four, we could’ve lost three out of four,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.

Porcello (13-6) gave up nine hits in seven innings and struck out five. The Yankees loaded the bases in the seventh but the New Jersey-born Porcello got Martin Prado to ground his 110th pitch to shortstop Andrew Romine.

Greene walked three and struck out five while pitching into the ninth inning for the first time in his career.

Greene didn’t permit a runner past second until Ezequiel Carrera advanced to third on Kinsler’s single in the sixth. The right-hander got out of it with his second double play.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Tigers: Right fielder Torii Hunter’s left hand was still swollen and he was unable to play for a second straight game. He was hit by a pitch Tuesday night.

Yankees: First baseman Mark Teixeira didn’t play, a day after getting stitches in his left pinkie after he was spiked while sliding home Wednesday night. Girardi said Teixeira is day to day. … Ace Masahiro Tanaka played catch again. “He’s got to get built up to 120 feet,” Girardi said of the step needed for Tanaka to throw a bullpen. “I think he was 60-90 today.”

UP NEXT

Tigers: Anibal Sanchez (8-5) will start when Detroit opens a three-game series at Toronto on Friday. The Blue Jays swept a three-game series at Detroit in June.

Yankees: Host Cleveland for three games starting Friday. RHP Esmil Rogers (1-0, 5.84), who has pitched well in two games for the Yankees since he was claimed off waivers from Toronto, starts for New York.

SITTING STARS

The Tigers and Yankees gave some of their biggest names a rest in the day game after the teams played the night before. Derek Jeter and Brian McCann were out of the starting lineup for New York. Cabrera and Eugenio Suarez were out for Detroit. Cabrera didn’t start for just the second time this season. He was 1 for 10 in the four-game series.

JUST VISITING

Former manager Jim Leyland sat in the front row next to the Detroit dugout. Leyland led the Tigers to three straight AL Central titles before retiring last offseason.

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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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