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Tigers bow late lead, lose 3-2 to Blue Jays

By WTOP Staff

IAN HARRISON
Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer tossed eight strong innings to put himself on the brink of an AL-leading 14th win, but Detroit’s bullpen couldn’t seal the deal.

Nolan Reimold hit a game-winning double in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Tigers 3-2 Saturday, spoiling Scherzer’s bid to become baseball’s third 14-game winner. St. Louis’ Adam Wainwright and Milwaukee’s Wily Peralta both have 14 wins.

Scherzer allowed one run and four hits in eight innings. He walked none and struck out 11, two shy of his season high. The right-hander struck out pinch-hitters Danny Valencia and Reimold on six pitches to end the eighth, fanning Reimold with a 97 mile per hour fastball.

“He was done at that point,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. “He kind of emptied the tank on that last hitter.”

Scherzer had no interest in stirring controversy over Ausmus’ decision to replace him with Joe Nathan.

“I’m not going to sit here and play second-guess-the-manager,” he said. “I was done.”

Jose Reyes singled off Nathan to begin the ninth, then stole second before advancing to third on Melky Cabrera’s fly to right. Jose Bautista was intentionally walked to bring up Dioner Navarro, who grounded a tying single past a diving Miguel Cabrera at first base.

“He got the ground ball we needed for the double play,” Ausmus said of Nathan. “It was just between first and second in a spot where no one was standing.”

A wild pitch moved the runners to second and third before Colby Rasmus walked to load the bases, bringing Soria out of the bullpen to replace Nathan, who blew his sixth save in 30 chances. Ausmus said he’ll stick with Nathan as his closer.

Soria sent it to extra innings by getting Juan Francisco to pop up on the first pitch, then retiring Munenori Kawasaki on a ground ball.

Chamberlain (1-5) came on to start the 10th after Soria strained a muscle in his left side while warming up before the inning.

“We’re not sure how bad it is,” Ausmus said of Soria. “We won’t know until tomorrow.”

Valencia singled off Chamberlain to begin the 10th and Reimold followed with a double to the wall as Valencia scored without a play.

“I was happy I got the chance to come through,” Reimold said. “The whole team played a great game.”

Blue Jays rookie right-hander Marcus Stroman rallied after allowing a season-high five runs in a loss at Houston last week. Stroman allowed two runs and four hits in a career-high nine innings. He walked three and struck out four.

Aaron Loup (4-3) worked one inning for the victory.

Detroit took a 2-0 lead in the sixth on a two-out double by Victor Martinez, but Toronto cut the deficit to one in the bottom half on a two-out double by Cabrera.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Blue Jays: First baseman Edwin Encarnacion (right quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday night with Class-A Dunedin, manager John Gibbons said, while first baseman Adam Lind (right foot) is scheduled to rejoin the team Monday in Seattle.

Tigers: Right-hander Luke Putkonen (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday at Detroit’s spring training facility in Florida. It was the first time Putkonen had thrown from the mound since undergoing surgery in June.

ON DECK

Left-hander David Price makes his second start for the Tigers Sunday in a battle of southpaws, going up against Toronto’s Mark Buehrle. Price struck out 10 in 8 2-3 innings to win his Detroit debut last week. Buehrle is 1-7 with a 4.73 ERA since June 7.

CABRERA CONTAINED

Miguel Cabrera went 0 for 3 with a walk and is 1 for 18 over his past five games. He’s 2 for 30 in his past eight games against Toronto.

MACHINE MALFUNCTION

A group of students from a suburban Toronto high school built a robot that was intended to throw out the first pitch to Blue Jays catcher Josh Thole. Unfortunately, the robot misfired, and the pitch only traveled a few feet before rolling to a stop in front of the mound.

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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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