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Red Sox fall again to Indians 5-3

By WTOP Staff

CLEVELAND (AP) — For a moment, it looked as if the Red Sox could overcome Jake Peavy’s rocky first inning.

That moment came and went quickly, however, as the Cleveland Indians scored two runs in the seventh, sending Boston to a 5-3 loss Tuesday night.

Peavy allowed three runs on five straight hits in the first, but then dominated the Indians, retiring 14 batters in a row at one point. His teammates rallied, scoring in the third, sixth and seventh to tie the game, but Michael Bourn’s two-run double in the seventh sent the Red Sox to their second straight loss after winning seven in a row.

“I don’t know if I’ve ever started a game with five straight hits,” Peavy (1-3) said. “Tonight was a grind. They go up three before you get an out.”

Peavy, seeking his first win since April 25, allowed five runs in 6 1-3 innings. With the game tied 3-all, he started the seventh by walking David Murphy and giving up a single to Yan Gomes. Mike Aviles tried to sacrifice them over, but bunted it right to Peavy, who threw out Murphy at third.

Left-hander Andrew Miller came in to face the left-swinging Bourn, who doubled over Jonny Gomes’ head in left field.

“It could have been as gratifying a start as I had all year and then it goes to how you feel now in a hurry,” Peavy said.

Boston manager John Farrell didn’t give a second thought to sending Peavy out for the seventh.

“We were in the bottom of the order, right-handers coming,” Farrell said. “He was at 94 pitches I believe, had been settled into a very good rhythm. Made a number of good pitches throughout the middle innings. He was still in good shape, I thought.”

The Red Sox’s inconsistency continued. Their winning streak followed a 10-game losing streak and they’re now 27-31.

Michael Brantley and Lonnie Chisenhall had RBI hits in the first inning for the Cleveland.

Peavy was likely glad to see the calendar shift to June. He was 0-2 with a 5.89 ERA in six May starts.

Boston got on the board in the third on a solo home run to the left field bleachers from Xander Bogaerts, his fifth of the season. Bogaerts finished 2 for 4 and is now 19 for his last 47 (.404).

“He’s in a good place offensively,” Farrell said. “He’s balanced, extra base power pretty consistently. He’s playing very well.”

The Red Sox cut the deficit to 3-2 in the sixth on an RBI single from Jonathan Herrera. In the seventh, consecutive doubles from Bogaerts and Dustin Pedroia tied the game.

Nick Hagadone (1-0), called up from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, struck out A.J. Pierzynski and Alex Hassan with two on to end the inning.

Hagadone struck out three in 1 1-3 innings. Cody Allen recorded the final four outs for his fifth save, striking out former Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore to end the game. Allen also retired Sizemore to end Monday’s game.

Cleveland starter T.J. House allowed two runs in 5 2-3 innings.

Before the game, Boston received news that Brandon Workman was suspended six games and fined by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing a pitch near the head of Tampa Bay’s Evan Longoria during a game last week.

Workman appealed the six-game suspension and can play until the appeal process is complete, and is expected to make his scheduled start Wednesday night in the series finale.

NOTES: C Ryan Lavarnway (fractured left wrist) underwent surgery Tuesday in Cleveland to remove his hamate bone. Farrell expects a five-to-seven week recovery period before baseball activities can take place. .. LHP Felix Doubront ( shoulder strain) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Thursday with Double-A Portland. .. Workman is scheduled to match up with Corey Kluber (6-3, 3.04) on Wednesday. … Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel will throw out the first pitch Wednesday.

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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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