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Nava, Red Sox picked off by Yankees 5-1

By WTOP Staff

BEN WALKER
AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Nava got picked off and manager John Farrell sounded ticked off.

In yet another glaring sign that the season has slipped away for the Boston Red Sox, Nava got nabbed at first base by Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda. It wasn’t so much that Nava was nailed — rather, he looked so incredibly nonchalant returning to the bag.

“He caught Daniel off-guard. There’s no question about it,” Farrell said after a 5-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.

Boston kept up its weeklong pattern of alternating wins and losses. A day after battering the Yankees, the last-place Red Sox reverted to what they’ve become — the lowest-scoring team in the AL, a year after winning the World Series.

It was 2-0 when Nava led off the fifth with a single. Kuroda toyed with him, soft-tossing one pickoff attempt and later looking back Nava without making a throw.

Moments later, Kuroda zipped a throw and Nava seemed to have no idea it was coming so fast. He casually took a couple of steps and first baseman Mark Teixeira tagged him out.

“Daniel just didn’t finish getting back to the bag. Kuroda set it up the previous pick where he stepped back with a little bit more of a lob throw, and then made a quick move,” Farrell said.

Farrell said Nava must correct the mistakes he’s making on the bases and in the field.

“It’s needs to improve, yes, and those are reminders that are continually given,” Farrell said. “Conversations to anticipate certain plays. That continues to be followed through on.”

A half-hour after the game, Nava had not come out to meet the media.

Brian McCann homered among his career high-tying four hits as the Yankees bounced back to end a three-game losing streak.

McCann homered a day earlier as the Yankees lost to Boston, leaving them five games behind for the second AL wild-card spot. In the rematch with the Red Sox, he drove in three runs and gave an early cushion to Kuroda (10-8).

Kuroda gave up one run and four hits in seven innings, striking out eight without a walk. He evened his mark at 78-78 in seven seasons for the Yankees and Dodgers.

Anthony Ranaudo (3-1) lost for the first time in his four starts since making his big league debut.

McCann connected for his 17th homer, a two-run shot in the second. The drive quieted Ranaudo’s sizable cheering section — raised in central New Jersey, he beat the Yankees last month in his first game.

“I was a little disappointed that we lost the game in general, that the team lost the game,” Ranaudo said. “I wasn’t really worried about my family or friends. It’s great that they were here, that they support me and everything like that, but the team is definitely way more important.”

McCann got four hits for the 11th time in his career, capped by an RBI single in the seventh.

A day after bad baserunning dearly cost the Yankees, they tried a double steal in the first. Instead, Derek Jeter and Brett Gardner ran right into a double play.

Jeter was on second and Gardner was on first when they took off. Catcher Christian Vazquez targeted the trailing runner, trapping Gardner in a rundown. Second baseman Jemile Weeks suddenly threw across to catch Jeter straying off third, and third baseman Brock Holt’s toss got Gardner at second.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Red Sox: 2B Dustin Pedroia missed his fourth game in a row because of concussion-like symptoms. Farrell said Pedroia took early batting practice and passed an online test in his recovery. Farrell said he was “optimistic” Pedroia would play during Boston’s upcoming homestand, which starts Friday night.

Yankees: INF-OF Martin Prado has temporarily been shut down because of a mild strain of his left hamstring. He was hurt Tuesday night, and Yankees manager Joe Girardi said “hopefully it’s just a day or two.”

UP NEXT

Red Sox RHP Brandon Workman (1-8, 4.93 ERA) starts the series finale Thursday night against LHP Chris Capuano (2-3, 4.24). Capuano began the season with Boston and pitched 28 times in relief before being released. He later played in the minors for Colorado and joined the Yankees in late July.

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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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