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Sliding Brewers fall 5-3 to Yankees

By WTOP Staff

MILWAUKEE (AP) — No hug for the fan who wanted to meet Derek Jeter. Another loss for the Milwaukee Brewers, too.

Carlos Gomez had two hits, but Milwaukee struggled against Masahiro Tanaka and lost 5-3 to the New York Yankees on Friday night.

Yovani Gallardo (2-2) allowed four runs and five hits in 5 2-3 innings as the Brewers lost for the seventh time in the last nine games. They are 2-6 in May after going 19-8 in April.

Tanaka pitched into the seventh and Yangervis Solarte hit a three-run homer for the Yankees, who have won three straight and four of six.

It was New York’s first game in Milwaukee since 2005, and it took a surprising turn when a guy jumped out of the left-field stands and walked briskly toward Jeter at shortstop in the sixth inning.

Jeter didn’t appear to notice the fan at first. Jeter, who plans to retire after this season, took a few steps away as several security guards rushed in to tackle the person.

Jeter said the guy, who was wearing a Ryan Braun jersey and white bandana, didn’t appear threatening.

“His face was calm,” Jeter said. “He was saying he wanted a hug. I was thinking I wasn’t going to hug him. That was pretty much it. It happened pretty quick. I didn’t even see him until he got past the third-base line.”

Jeter warned the guy he had made a big mistake.

“I told him, ‘You’re going to get in trouble,'” Jeter said. “Then he repeated that he wanted a hug. I said, ‘Look out.'”

That’s when several security guards flattened the guy and then hauled him away.

“If you saw his face, he wasn’t coming out there with anger,” Jeter said. “So, no, I wasn’t scared.”

But Yankees manager Joe Girardi was worried about Jeter.

“I was like, ‘Derek, move,'” Girardi said. “Derek just kind of stood there. Obviously, he didn’t feel threatened. It’s not what you want because you never know what people are up to. It’s an unfortunate part of the game.”

Tanaka (5-0) allowed two runs and seven hits in his first interleague game. The Japanese right-hander struck out seven and walked one.

Tanaka also struck out in each of his first three major league at-bats.

The Brewers got on the board in the sixth. Gomez and Scooter Gennett started the inning with consecutive doubles, and Jonathan Lucroy followed with an RBI single.

Tanaka then got Aramis Ramirez to ground into a double play and struck out Mark Reynolds.

Gallardo was impressed with Tanaka.

“He kept the ball down in the zone and he was moving the ball around,” Gallardo said. “He was pretty good at keeping our guys off balance.”

Gallardo has dropped his last two starts. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 3.93 ERA in six starts since opening the season with consecutive victories.

Gallardo matched Tanaka pitch for pitch until New York scored four times in the fourth on four hits, highlighted by Solarte’s second home run of the season. Carlos Beltran walked and Brian McCann singled before Solarte hit Gallardo’s first pitch, a cutter, over the right-field wall.

“That’s what’s frustrating about this game,” Gallardo said. “You have to stay away from the big inning.”

The Yankees tacked on an insurance run in the eighth inning. Beltran hit a leadoff double against Brandon Kintzler, and Ichiro Suzuki then came in to run. Suzuki stole third and scored on Mark Teixeira’s roller down the first-base line, making it 5-2.

David Robertson allowed Reynolds’ sixth homer in the ninth, but struck out the side for his sixth save.

The Brewers are playing without Braun, who has been sidelined by a right oblique strain.

NOTES: Gomez’s appeal hearing of his three-game suspension for a bench-clearing brawl in Pittsburgh on April 20 was Friday. It went OK, according to what manager Ron Roenicke heard in the clubhouse. “They should have a decision here in a few days,” he said. … The Miller Park roof was open for the first time in 19 games this season. … Jeter received a loud round of applause from the near sellout crowd of 40,123 when the starting lineup was announced and again when he batted in the first. The Brewers plan to honor him before Sunday’s game. … Yankees LHP CC Sabathia (3-4, 5.75 ERA) faces Brewers RHP Kyle Lohse (4-1, 2.72 ERA) on Saturday night. … The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball 2014 Final Four team and coach Bo Ryan were honored in a pregame ceremony. Eighteen ceremonial first pitches were tossed as the team and staff stretched from third base to first across the mound.

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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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