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Rockies still can’t solve Anderson in 6-2 loss

By WTOP Staff

JOSE M. ROMERO
Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — The Colorado Rockies haven’t figured out a way to solve Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Chase Anderson this season.

Anderson held the Rockies to a run on five hits over six innings on Sunday, helping the Diamondbacks to a 6-2 win.

Nolan Reimold’s first career pinch-hit homer in the seventh was the decisive hit. His two-run shot highlighted a four-run inning that broke the game open.

Anderson (8-6) held the Rockies without a hit until Charlie Blackmon led off the fourth with a home run. Anderson struck out eight, tying a career high, and is 3-0 in three starts against Colorado in his career.

“Arm felt really good from the getgo,” said Anderson, who made his last start a full week before. “It felt like college days, six days of rest. It was good to have a little more life on the fastball.”

Aaron Hill tripled, doubled and singled, scoring twice with two runs batted in. Ender Inciarte had two hits, two runs scored and a stolen base in the Diamondbacks’ win.

Hill’s first-inning single knocked in Inciarte after he’d walked, stole second base and took third on a wild pitch. Former Rockies player Jordan Pacheco singled in Hill in the third inning after Hill’s two-out triple.

After Reimold’s home run, Hill doubled in Inciarte and Mark Trumbo added an RBI single.

“He had a little more velocity than I remember from the last time we faced him,” Rockies manager Walt Weiss said of Anderson. “He stays in good count and goes back and forth. Works both sides of the plate and doesn’t fall into patterns.”

Jorge De La Rosa took the loss, the Rockies’ fifth in six games. De La Rosa (13-10) allowed four runs on seven hits through six-plus innings, but was chased after Reimold’s home run.

“We were hoping to get through the first three hitters in the seventh but the first two guys in the inning ended up scoring,” Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. “At that point I had to go get (De La Rosa). He did what he almost always does, he puts us in a position to win games.”

ROCKIES TO RESUME SUSPENDED GAME MONDAY

Weiss had yet to name the first pitcher who will take the mound in the resumption of a suspended game against the San Francisco Giants Monday in Denver. The original game was played May 22 and suspended due to rain in the bottom the sixth with two outs and a runner on first base and the score tied at 2.

The suspended game will be followed by the regularly-scheduled contest against the Giants.

“We’ve got to play essentially a game and a half, so it’s going to affect the bullpen a little bit,” Weiss said. “But hopefully we can get through that game not going to deep into the pen.”

ANOTHER STARTER FOR DIAMONDBACKS

With the rosters expanding on Monday, the Diamondbacks plan to go with a sixth pitcher in the starting rotation at some point in September. “We’re getting there,” Gibson said, “but we don’t know who’s going to be here.”

The club is waiting to see if Class AAA Reno makes the postseason before deciding on whom to bring up.

Position players Chris Owings (SS) and A.J. Pollock (OF) could also be activated from the disabled list in the coming days.

ON DECK

Rockies: LHP Franklin Morales (5-7) starts the regularly scheduled game against the San Francisco Giants Monday in Denver. Morales hasn’t earned a win since July 8 and has had eight starts since. He’s 1-3 with a 5.21 earned run average against the Giants in 21 games (six starts).

Diamondbacks: RHP Trevor Cahill (3-9) faces the San Diego Padres Monday with a 2-3 mark and 2.33 ERA against them in his career. Cahill is 2-2 with a 3.43 ERA in seven games (five starts) since being recalled from Class AAA Reno on July 14.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Rockies: OF Michael Cuddyer (hamstring), C Wilin Rosario (wrist) and LHP Boone Logan are on the 15-day disabled list and not eligible to come off for at least a week.

Diamondbacks: OF Cody Ross will be activated when rosters expand. Ross has been on the disabled list since July 22 with a calf injury. Gibson said he will be available for pinch-hitting. RHP Daniel Hudson has been pitching one-inning relief stints in the minors but will be activated and could make his first major-league appearance of the season this week. He’s coming off a second Tommy John surgery.

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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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