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Reds get 1 hit against Arrieta in 7-0 loss to Cubs

By WTOP Staff

ROBERT QUESENBERY
Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have had this feeling before against Jake Arrieta.

The right-hander flirted with a no-hitter against the Reds for the second time this season Tuesday night, taking his bid into the eighth inning during a 7-0 shutout for the Chicago Cubs.

Arrieta (9-5), who also carried a perfect game into the seventh against Cincinnati on June 24, struck out a career-high 13 and walked one in his first major league complete game. Brandon Phillips had a one-out double in the eighth for the only Reds hit.

“(Arrieta) was very sharp, was able to hit that low zone,” Cincinnati manager Bryan Price said.

Arrieta was five outs from the first no-hitter at Wrigley Field in 42 years when Phillips drove an 0-2 pitch to deep left-center, just beyond the desperate dive of center fielder Matt Szczur on the warning track.

“Frustrated is not really the right word,” Arrieta said. “I was able to take a deep breath and let it out and say, ‘All right, well, it’s over now. Let’s try to get a few more outs.'”

Billy Hamilton, who ended Arrieta’s shot at a perfect game in June with a seventh-inning single, drew a leadoff walk in the fourth this time, but was caught stealing on the next pitch.

Chicago gave Arrieta plenty of run support against Reds ace Johnny Cueto (18-9). Chris Coghlan capped a five-run sixth inning with a three-run double, and Jorge Soler homered in the seventh off Sam LeCure.

Cueto was hurt by control issues, especially during the sixth when he walked three of four batters after allowing a single and a double to start the inning. He gave up six runs and five hits in 5 2-3 with eight strikeouts and five walks.

“I was not getting the location the way I want,” said Cueto, whose ERA rose from 2.15 to 2.33.

Price acknowledged that typically he would have pulled Cueto as he struggled through the sixth, but he thought the right-hander had earned the opportunity to try to work through it.

“(Cueto) got into the mode of where he didn’t want the ball put in play, because he was trying to leave it at 1-0, because Arrieta was so good,” Price said. “That’s really what came back to bite him.”

Arrieta, who also held Boston hitless for 7 2-3 innings on June 30, said his previous flirtations with no-hitters helped.

“I was able to slow the game down a little bit more in this type of situation,” he said.

Soler hit a solo shot, his fifth homer of the season. Through 14 major league games, he has 15 RBIs.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Reds: 1B Joey Votto took batting practice for the first time in nearly two months as he tries to work his way back from a left quadriceps injury. Votto, who hasn’t played since July 5, also took grounders for the second straight day.

Cubs: OF Arismendy Alcantara injured his right hand making a game-saving catch against the outfield wall Monday. Alcantara, who had a wrap on his right hand and wrist, was held out of the starting lineup. “Right now, it’s just soreness,” manager Rick Renteria said.

UP NEXT

Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks (6-2, 2.38 ERA), who earned NL rookie of the month honors for August, will face RHP Daniel Corcino (0-0, 5.19) in the finale of the three-game series Wednesday.

ONE RING CIRCUS

The fan who caught Soler’s home run ball in the seventh had his celebration cut short when his wedding band flew off his finger and onto the warning track as he was giving high-fives to others in the left-field bleachers. A Cubs security ambassador confirmed that a groundskeeper soon found and returned the ring.

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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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