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Tigers score 7 in 11th to beat Indians 11-4

By WTOP Staff

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers started out strong Thursday night. Nine innings later, they finished even stronger.

After scoring four times in the first innings, the Tigers’ offense went into a slumber until the 11th when it broke through for seven runs in an 11-4 win over the Cleveland Indians.

“It was a little bit of a dogfight,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. “We jumped out to the early lead and felt pretty good about it and they fought their way all the way back. It became a battle to the end.”

Eugenio Suarez’s two-run single and Victor Martinez’s three-run homer highlighted the late eruption, which didn’t seem like it would be necessary about four hours earlier.

“I was just trying to survive,” Martinez said. “I went up there like I always go, just trying to be a tough out and put a good swing on it.”

The Tigers sent 10 men to the plate in the first and 11 batted in the final inning.

Cleveland chipped away against defending Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and tied the score against the Tigers’ bullpen in the seventh.

Phil Coke (4-2) pitched 1 2-3 innings.

Josh Tomlin (6-9) gave up five runs and three hits in one-third of an inning.

Detroit, which holds the American League’s second wild-card spot, won three of four in the crucial series to pull one game behind Kansas City in the AL Central. Cleveland is six games out in the division and five games back for a wild card.

J.D. Martinez’s three-run homer in the ninth off closer Cody Allen gave Detroit a 4-2 win Tuesday.

“Two very good wins that we’ve had in the last three days,” Ausmus said. “Two of the better ones I think we’ve had all year.”

Tomlin, who returned to the team Tuesday after being on the paternity list as his wife gave birth to their first child, issued a one-out walk to Rajai Davis in the 11th. Ian Kinsler’s blooper then fell between right fielder Tyler Holt and second baseman Jason Kipnis, and Holt’s throw to third was late, allowing Kinsler to take second.

Ezequiel Carrera was intentionally walked to load the bases before Suarez, who pinch-ran for Miguel Cabrera in the 10th, lined an 0-1 pitch to left.

Martinez followed with his 29th homer, a line drive to right. Andrew Romine, who grounded out to start the inning, added a two-run single.

Scherzer staggered through six innings, allowing three runs and throwing 124 pitches before being pulled.

“Absolute physical grind for me,” he said. “Didn’t pitch efficiently, fell behind in counts. Battled as hard as I could. Pitched as deep as I could even when my pitch count ran up as high as it did.”

Michael Brantley’s seventh-inning double tied the score.

The Tigers scored in the first on Trevor Bauer’s wild pitch, Bryan Holaday’s two-run single and Davis’ RBI single.

BARKING FOOT

OF Torii Hunter didn’t start after fouling a ball off his left foot in the first inning Wednesday. He struck out as a pinch-hitter in the sixth, but didn’t stay in the game defensively.

AWARD WINNER

1B/DH Victor Martinez was named the AL Player of the Month for August after batting .350 with six homers and a league-leading 30 RBIs.

“Victor goes through periods when it looks like he’s playing softball,” Indians manager Terry Francona said. “He goes up there and swings as hard as he can and he rarely misses. That’s not a good feeling.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Tigers: C Alex Avila missed his second straight game after being hit in the mask by a foul ball Tuesday. “It was a little bit of a lingering side effect from the head shot, so we’re going to give him another day,” manager Brad Ausmus said.

UP NEXT

Tigers: Detroit returns home Friday to begin a three-game interleague series against San Francisco, the first time the teams have met since the Giants swept the 2012 World Series. RHP Rick Porcello (15-9) starts for Detroit against RHP Jake Peavy (4-13).

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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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