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Correia gives up 3 HR in Dodgers’ loss to Mets

By WTOP Staff

JOE RESNICK
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Correia has been known to give up home runs in bunches during his 12-year career. The New York Mets became the latest team to hit three against him in one game.

Lucas Duda, Ruben Tejada and Travis d’Arnaud all took Correia deep during his three innings on the mound, accounting for six runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 11-3 loss on Sunday.

This was the 10th time that the right-hander has allowed at least three homers — and on his 34th birthday, no less. He yielded four on two occasions.

“Keeping the ball down isn’t always the problem. It’s getting it where I want it to go,” Correia said. “Normally, you can get away with a mistake here and there with just late movement. But I threw a couple that I just missed on that they were probably looking for, and they jumped on every one of them.”

Correia (2-1) was charged with seven runs — five earned — and seven hits in his third start since the Dodgers acquired him from Minnesota.

“Kevin wasn’t the guy we talked about starting when he came here, but he’s pitched well for us and won a couple games,” manager Don Mattingly said. “The original plan was that Kevin was going to make one start and kind of slip into his role in the bullpen. That turned into three.”

A routine grounder by Matt Kemp turned into three outs in the Dodgers’ sixth, as the Mets executed their first triple play in more than four years.

Moments after Adrian Gonzalez’s RBI single in the sixth trimmed New York’s lead to 7-2, Kemp hit Bartolo Colon’s 92nd and final pitch into the hole to third baseman Eric Campbell. He threw to second for the force before Daniel Murphy relayed to first. Yasiel Puig tried to score from second, but d’Arnaud took the throw from Duda and tagged him out.

“It’s just the wrong play,” Mattingly said. “That’s what we talked to him about. It’s just a little disappointing because he had another one of these in a similar-type game.”

“He’s going to make mistakes and we’re OK with that,” Mattingly said. “But this is the second time that same almost exact play happened. You would hope that guys would learn from their mistakes and get better.”

Duda homered twice, raising his career-high total to 26 and posting his first career five-RBI game. The other homer came in the ninth against Jamey Wright. But despite the loss, the Dodgers maintained their 4 1-2 game lead on San Francisco in the NL West following the Giants’ 14-6 defeat at Washington.

Colon (12-10) gave up two runs and five hits over six innings and struck out five in his first start since his mother Adriana passed away on Monday from breast cancer. After the game, the 41-year-old right-hander returned to the Dominican Republic to attend her funeral.

“I’m sure Bartolo had other things on his mind than baseball, obviously with his situation,” Duda said. “We all tried to kind of rally around him and give him as much support as we could.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mets: Closer Jenrry Mejia, who pitched a perfect inning Saturday after experiencing back problems during the series in Oakland, will be watched closely by the training staff the rest of the way. “You can just see the difference in his stuff when he’s rested,” manager Terry Collins said.

Dodgers: SS Hanley Ramirez was reinstated from the disabled list and was 0 for 4 with two strikeouts after missing 14 games because of an oblique strain on his right side. … INF Erisbel Arruebarrena was optioned to Class-A Rancho Cucamonga to clear a roster spot.

UP NEXT

Mets: Dillon Gee (4-6, 3.84 ERA) takes the ball Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series against Atlanta, trying to end the longest losing streak of his career. He is 0-5 with a 5.71 ERA in seven starts since beating the Braves 4-1 on July 9.

Dodgers: Roberto Hernandez (7-9, 3.78 ERA) pitches the opener of a two-game set at Arizona Tuesday night, his fourth start since the Dodgers obtained him from Philadelphia.

NOT WRIGHT

Slumping Mets third baseman David Wright, who came in 9 for 12 against Correia, left the game following the Mets’ five-run third because of a muscle spasm on the right side of his neck.

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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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