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Huston nicked in 9th, Angels fall to Rangers

By WTOP Staff

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — For the first time since he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels, Huston Street failed to close a game Sunday.

Adam Rosales and Mike Carp hit RBI singles in the ninth inning off Street, rallying the Texas Rangers over Los Angeles 3-2.

Street (1-1) was pitching for the third consecutive day. He had saved the first two games of the three-game series.

“I didn’t make very good pitches today. That’s the bottom line,” he said. “I felt fine.”

One of his 10 pitches was a slider to Rosales, who was expecting it.

“His scouting report is that he throws 60 to 70 percent sliders, so you’re looking to hit that pitch,” Rosales said.

The blown save was Street’s second in 35 opportunities with the Angels and Padres. He had not given up a run since being acquired from San Diego on July 18 until Mike Carp’s tying single.

“Even the best closers in the game, and Huston’s certainly one of them, are going to have a day where it doesn’t work out. For today, it was us,” manager Mike Scioscia said.

Los Angeles had won its last four games to take over the AL West lead. Texas had lost four in a row overall, and nine straight to the Angels.

Neftali Feliz (1-1) pitched a scoreless ninth inning.

Rosales’ single was the Rangers’ fourth straight hit off Street to begin the ninth. Alex Rios and Adrian Beltre began the Texas ninth with singles.

“This was by no means lost in the ninth inning,” Scioscia said. “This game was lost on the offensive side through a bunch of situations that we either needed to score some runs with outs or get a key hit. We weren’t able to do it.”

The Angels were unable to score with the bases loaded and no outs in the eighth. Texas reliever Shawn Tolleson struck out Erick Aybar and David Freese, and Efren Herrera couldn’t check his swing on a third strike against Neal Cotts.

Collin Cowgill’s bases-loaded single and Kole Calhoun’s RBI grounder drove in second-inning runs against Nick Tepesch.

Angels starter Hector Santiago pitched six innings, allowing a run and four hits.

“There’s no doubt about his ability to throw strikes and I think he’s commanding counts better,” Scioscia said. “He’s been keeping guys off-balance. He’s been pitching good baseball.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Angels: LHP Joe Thatcher (sprained left ankle) will be eligible to come off the disabled list Monday, but might not return before September.

Rangers: OF Engel Beltre (fractured right tibia) started a rehab assignment in the Arizona Rookie League on Saturday, but left in the third inning because of general leg soreness.

UP NEXT

Angels: LHP C.J. Wilson (9-8, 4.71) is scheduled to start for Los Angeles on Monday night in Boston. He went 6 2-3 innings to win his most recent start over the Phillies on Aug. 12.

Rangers: Texas is off Monday. RHP Miles Mikolas (1-5, 7.71) starts Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game road trip to Miami. He is from Jupiter, Florida.

LOTS OF ZEROS

When Angels RHP Kevin Jepsen pitched a scoreless seventh inning, he improved his major league-leading total to 55 games in which he didn’t allow a run.

STOPPED

Calhoun’s seven-game hitting streak, during which he batted .441, ended with him going 0 for 4. His RBI gave him six for the series.

TROUT’S HIT

Mike Trout’s hitless streak stretched to 18 at-bats before his fifth-inning single for the Angels. He was 1 for 3 with a walk.

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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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