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Scherzer tagged for 2 homers in loss to White Sox

By WTOP Staff

PATRICK ROSE
Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Torii Hunter and the Tigers teed off against Chris Sale in the first inning. They couldn’t get anything else against the White Sox’s ace.

Sale overcame a shaky start to strike out a season-high 13, beating Max Scherzer in a matchup of All-Star aces and leading the Chicago White Sox past the Detroit Tigers 6-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Saturday.

Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer and Tyler Flowers also went deep against Scherzer (15-5), who fanned 11 and walked none in 6 2-3 innings. But he was touched up for six runs, five earned, and nine hits.

Sale (11-3) struck out at least 10 for the 17th time in his career, tying Hall of Famer Ed Walsh for the franchise record. The left-hander reached that figure in 81 major league starts — Walsh made 312 for the White Sox from 1904-1916.

The Tigers tagged Sale for three runs, Ian Kinsler with a leadoff shot and Victor Martinez with a two-run homer.

“We got to Sale early and once they tied the game up this guy found something from within and just shut us down. His slider was good today, he had the changeup working, his fastball was explosive, 95, 96 so Sale is probably one of the best, if not the best lefties in the game. You talk about three of the best lefties, (Clayton) Kershaw, (David) Price and him. Not fun,” said Hunter.

The 25-year old left-hander allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings. Jake Petricka pitched the ninth for his 10th save.

“This is a bittersweet team to pitch against. You know what you’re getting, but it’s tough (to be successful),” said Sale.

The Tigers began the day with a one-game lead over Seattle for the second AL wild card.

“I know we struck out a bunch of times, but I think you would be hard pressed to find a game that Chris Sale pitched this year where there was as many hard hit balls,” said Tigers manager Brad Ausmus.

Jose Abreu had three singles and his 98th RBI for the White Sox. He entered the day tied with Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton for the major league lead.

Chicago beat Scherzer for only the second time in his last 11 decisions. The right-hander had not allowed more than four runs in 12 consecutive starts.

“That was the frustrating part of it. I had great stuff today, anytime you can strikeout 11 and not walk anyone your’e doing things right, but I got beat on a couple of pitches,” said Scherzer.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Tigers: RHP Joakim Soria reported no complications one day after he tested his strained left oblique muscle on flat ground. “He feels (discomfort) at certain distances, but it has been a longer distance since he’s felt it,” manager Brad Ausmus said. “The last time he felt it, it was at 75 feet. This time it was at 90 feet.” The hope is that Soria will be able to throw off a mound next week.

White Sox: Abreu shifted from 1B to DH and moved with a noticeable limp, the result of a right leg injury that manager Robin Ventura downplayed before the game. “It’s his first time through (a 162-game schedule), and I think he is reacting to it for the first time,” Ventura said. “Just talking to him, he understands it. … He wants to be out there and play against the best players.” Abreu has hit .385 since the All-Star break to move into Triple Crown contention, but he has only four home runs during that span.

UP NEXT

Tigers LHP Kyle Ryan and White Sox RHP Chris Bassitt were set to make their major league debuts in the nightcap. Both were promoted from the minors for the game.

THEY SAID IT

Sale on Martinez, who is 15 of 28 (.536) with three homers against him: “I’ve been throwing BP to Victor for about 45 years now.”

Did he keep the ball after he struck Martinez out?: “Heck, yeah. I guess it’s as fun as it can be when somebody goes out there and completely destroys you every time.”

LEADING OFF

Kinsler hit his 31st career leadoff home run and the second of the season.

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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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