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White Sox offense fizzles again in 2-0 loss

By WTOP Staff

CLEVELAND (AP) — Scoring two runs in three games is a good formula for ending up on the wrong end of a sweep.

That’s the way Chicago’s weekend went, including a 2-0 loss Sunday to the Cleveland Indians. The White Sox, who have lost 14 of 18, were held to one run Friday and scored only once again Saturday.

“Their pitching, even all three nights, was great,” manager Robin Ventura said.

Chicago rookie Scott Carroll (5-10) gave up just one run in seven-plus innings, but his strong effort was wasted. Carroll has a 0.43 ERA (one earned run in 21 innings) against Cleveland in four appearances.

“Scotty threw a great game,” Ventura said. “He’s pitched well here. He’s had some sink to it. He has a little feel for it here on this mound. I don’t know how you explain it, but you can see that he’s got some movement when he’s here and keeps the ball on the ground for the most part.”

Carroll gave up two hits, a walk and a run in the first. But he scattered just four hits after that before leaving in the eighth following a leadoff single by Roberto Perez.

“I worked on some things in the bullpen this week and just made some adjustments to my mechanics,” Carroll said. “I think it came together today for me. Just as far as being able to command both of my breaking balls today was big, and with the sinker. So if I’m able to do that, I feel like I can get good results.”

Michael Brantley’s RBI single in the first put Cleveland ahead. Carlos Santana added a run-scoring groundout in the eighth off Matt Lindstrom.

Carlos Carrasco (7-4) allowed four hits, struck out eight and didn’t walk a batter in 8 2-3 innings, extending his remarkable turnaround since rejoining the Indians’ rotation last month.

“Today that kid was great,” Ventura said. “He had great stuff. He had a lot of life on his fastball. He’s throwing up there at 97-98 (mph) and his breaking stuff was great. You could see by some of the swings the movement that he had. He was fantastic.”

Adrian Nieto led off the ninth with a single before Adam Eaton hit into a forceout. Carrasco struck out Carlos Sanchez, but rookie slugger Jose Abreu’s single to left ended the day for Carrasco, who was given a standing ovation by the crowd of 17,597 as he walked to the dugout.

Cody Allen retired Conor Gillaspie on a line drive to center for his 19th save.

Carrasco is 4-0 and has allowed three earned runs in 38 2-3 innings over six starts since Aug. 10.

Eaton, who came in leading the AL in batting average since the All-Star break, was 1 for 13 in the series.

SALE PUSHED BACK

White Sox LHP Chris Sale, who owns the lowest ERA in the AL (2.09), will have his next start pushed back to Thursday to give him an extra day of rest. RHP Chris Bassitt is expected to start Wednesday against Oakland.

TRAINER’S ROOM

White Sox: OF Avisail Garcia got a day off. Abreu, who has been dealing with general soreness, was the DH again. Ventura said he expects Abreu to return to first base sometime this week.

Indians: INF-OF Mike Aviles (concussion) is increasing his activities, but there’s no timetable for his return. He was injured attempting to make a diving catch in right field Monday.

WRAPPING IT UP

Indians manager Terry Francona had plenty of praise for White Sox 1B Paul Konerko, who plans to retire after the season and is nursing a broken left hand.

“Being an everyday position player is so hard,” Francona said. “To do it year after year after year, that’s quite an accomplishment. He’s been so consistent. He made himself a good hitter.”

UP NEXT

RHP Hector Noesi (8-9) faces Oakland in the opener of a four-game series Monday. He’s 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA in his last six starts. RHP Sonny Gray (13-8) starts for the A’s.

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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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