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Rangers edge Mariners 1-0 to snap 8-game slide

By WTOP Staff

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Derek Holland and Tim Bogar both enjoyed their first victory of the season.

Holland (1-0) pitched seven impressive innings in his second start off the disabled list, and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 Sunday to snap an eight-game losing streak.

“It means a lot,” said Holland, who missed the first five months following offseason knee surgery. “Especially to get Bogie’s first win.”

Texas gave Bogar, its interim manager, his first victory in the third game since Ron Washington resigned.

“The (game) ball will end up somewhere,” Bogar said, “and the lineup card.”

Seattle, which had won five in a row, finished a 5-2 road trip.

Shawn Tolleson worked the eighth, and Neftali Feliz completed the eight-hitter for his eighth save.

Feliz pitched out of trouble after a walk and Kyle Seager’s single put runners on first and third with one out. James Jones popped out and pinch-hitter Justin Smoak flied out.

Texas scored on Adrian Beltre’s sixth-inning sacrifice fly against starter James Paxton (5-2).

Leonys Martin had three hits, including a triple, and scored the only run. He seemed energized after hearing that Bogar intends to keep him in the lineup every day.

“I love the communication,” Martin said.

He led off the sixth with his second single and stole second base. Daniel Robertson’s groundout sent Martin to third, and he scored easily on Beltre’s fly to deep center field.

Holland (1-0) allowed six hits and no walks on 93 pitches while striking out five.

“I feel like I could go longer,” Holland said after his second straight seven-inning start. “I was efficient at first and did a good job keeping my pitch count down until they had some long at-bats. I kept the defense on their toes.”

The left-hander pitched out of trouble in the seventh. Robinson Cano led off with an infield single, his second hit. With two outs, Cano advanced on a passed ball and went to third on Corey Hart’s infield hit. Holland then retired rookie Stefen Romero on a grounder.

“That’s what good pitchers do — they shut them down. He’s a proven pitcher. He threw a hell of a game,” Seattle manager Lloyd McClendon said.

Hart’s hit was the only one with a runner in scoring position for either team. Seattle was 1 for 9 in those situations. Texas went 0 for 7, extending an unproductive streak to 0 for 19.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mariners: McClendon said OFs Dustin Ackley (ankle) and Michael Saunders (strained left oblique) could return Monday. Ackley sat out after leaving Saturday’s game. Saunders has been on the disabled list since July 11.

Rangers: C Robinson Chirinos (stiff neck) missed his seventh straight game. “I hope it turns around pretty quick. We could use him,” Bogar said.

UP NEXT

The Mariners return home to open a three-game series Monday against Houston. RHP Felix Hernandez (14-5, 2.18 ERA) is scheduled to face the Astros. He leads the AL with 24 quality starts and is second in ERA.

Texas is off Monday before opening a three-game series Tuesday against the Angels. RHP Colby Lewis (9-12, 5.42) is the scheduled starter.

ZEROS

The shutout was Texas’ 17th this season. The Mariners were blanked for the 16th time. Both rank second in the American League to Tampa Bay, which has pitched 19 shutouts and been held scoreless 17 times.

The Rangers tied a team record with their fifth 1-0 victory this season.

WHO’S NO. 3?

Adam Rosales went 1 for 3 as the third No. 3 batter in Bogar’s three lineups, following rookies Tomas Telis (2 for 5) and Rougned Odor (0 for 3).

“I’m trying to find a way to get Beltre pitches. I don’t know if that will ever be a possibility this year,” Bogar said.

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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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