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Miami loses 9-1 to Arizona

By WTOP Staff

JOHN MARSHALL
AP Sports Writer

PHOENIX (AP) — The Miami Marlins had their chances against Chase Anderson, notably in the fourth inning when they had two on and no outs.

The Marlins failed on that opportunity and just about every other one, leading to a frustrating loss.

Tom Koehler had the shortest start of his career and the Marlins went hitless in 10 at-bats with runners in scoring position in a 9-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.

“We had a couple of chances with guys in scoring position and we just didn’t get a hit,” Marlins manager Mike Redmond said.

The Diamondbacks did.

They jumped on Koehler (6-7) early, scoring five runs in the second inning and three in the fourth.

David Peralta had three hits, Martin Prado homered and Miguel Montero drove in two runs for Arizona.

Paul Goldschmidt broke an Arizona record with his 33rd double before the All-Star break, extending his streak of reaching base to 28 games.

The Diamondbacks had seven extra base hits and went 5 for 10 with runners in scoring position to help Anderson (6-4) end a four-game losing streak.

David Peralta had another big night, driving in three runs, scoring two more and extending his hitting streak to eight games.

Called up on June 1, Peralta reeled off an eight-game hitting streak, the longest to start a career by a Diamondback. He has picked it up again over the past 12 games, hitting .386, including a two-run double in the second inning and a run-scoring triple in the fourth to put Arizona up 6-0.

Through 32 major league games, Peralta has 14 multi-hit games and is batting .330.

Not bad for a player who started his career as a pitcher in the St. Louis Cardinals’ system.

“It’s been unbelievable,” Goldschmidt said. “He came up right off the bat, had that hitting streak to start it. He’s put together really good at-bats every time.”

He wasn’t the only one hitting against Koehler.

Making his first start since becoming a father, he struggled after pitching well over his previous three starts.

Arizona jumped on the right-hander in the second inning, starting with Prado’s leadoff homer. The Diamondbacks kept knocking balls around the ballpark, going up 5-0 after two-run doubles by Peralta and Montero.

Peralta chased Koehler with a run-scoring triple and Goldschmidt hit a run-scoring double off Jacob Turner to break Luis Gonzalez’s record for doubles before the All-Star break, set in 2003.

Koehler allowed seven runs and eight hits in three innings.

“There is no excuse for pitching that way,” Koehler said. “I feel that I was throwing the ball really well over the last three starts or so. It’s just a bump in the road and you’ve got to move on.”

Arizona’s bashing allowed Anderson to get back into the win column.

The rookie right-hander won his first five major league starts, but had allowed seven combined runs in his previous two starts.

Anderson pitched well with the big lead, working around baserunners in every inning but one.

He prevented the Marlins from scoring in the fourth after they had runners on second and third with no outs. Miami had two on with one out in the sixth and Anderson held them to a single run, on Adeiny Hechavarria’s sacrifice fly.

Anderson allowed a run and seven hits and struck out eight in six innings.

“I just had fastball command from the get-go and when you have that, you’re going to be successful,” Anderson said. “You’re able to throw your other pitches off that and the run support is always nice.”

Casey McGehee extended his career-best hitting streak to 14 games and the majors’ longest road hitting streak to 21 games for Miami.

NOTES: Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers underwent vocal cord surgery in New York on Monday. … San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh brought his glove and watched the game from the owner’s box. … LHP Vidal Nuno will make his Arizona debut against Miami on Tuesday. He was acquired from the New York Yankees for RHP Brandon McCarthy on Sunday. LHP Brad Hand will pitch for the Marlins.

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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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