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Mark Reynolds breaks up no-hit bid in 3-1 loss

By WTOP Staff

RICK EYMER
Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mark Reynolds just wanted to get on base.

He wasn’t thinking about breaking up a no-hitter.

Jake Peavy took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finished with a one-hitter over 7 2-3 innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Saturday night.

That one hit belonged to Reynolds, who broke his bat on the pitch and sent a flare into right field.

“It was still a close game,” Reynolds said. “We had guys on base all night. We needed a big hit.”

The Brewers lost their fourth straight and seven of nine overall and had their NL Central lead cut to a game over the St. Louis Cardinals, who split a doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs.

“You know what’s going on, it’s all over every ballpark,” Reynolds said. “But we just have to take care of business.”

It was the second time in the past week that a Giants starter was this dominant. Madison Bumgarner had a perfect game through seven innings on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies. Justin Morneau doubled leading off the eighth for Colorado’s only hit.

On Saturday, Scooter Gennett made a bid for Milwaukee’s first hit in the seventh, but shortstop Brandon Crawford made a diving stop up the middle to start an inning-ending double play.

“I knew I had the play at second but not the double play,” Crawford said. “It was more important to keep the ball in the infield.”

Crawford also robbed Aramis Ramirez of a hit in the fifth, going deep into the hole to grab a grounder before making a jump throw to first.

“The two plays Crawford made were outstanding,” Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. “When he made those plays it didn’t look good for us. He has good range and a good arm.”

Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner with San Diego, has never pitched a no-hitter. He got his 2,000th career strikeout when he fanned Ramirez leading off the second.

The Giants scored all three of their runs in the fourth off Mike Fiers (4-2). Sandoval and Hunter Pence singled to start the inning and Michael Morse drilled a two-run double and one out later, Crawford singled home a run.

“I wouldn’t say it was a bad pitch to Morse,” Fiers said. “I was getting guys out with the fastball up all night. It was more the timing. He was sitting fastball and he didn’t miss it.”

Fiers gave up three runs and seven hits in seven innings. He walked two and struck out nine.

“Peavy pitched a heck of a game,” Fiers said. “He outpitched me and he beat me. It that situation I have to be better.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

RHP Matt Garza (left rib cage strain) is expected to make his first start in more than a month against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. … RHP Alfredo Figaro was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in an effort to have a fresh arm in the bullpen. RHP Jimmy Nelson was optioned to Class A Brevard County, though he’s scheduled to start Monday in Chicago.

WHAT’S NEXT

Brewers: RHP Kyle Lohse (12-7, 3.42) makes his 27th start of the season, and his first against the Giants, in Sunday’s series finale. Lohse is 3-2 with a 3.79 ERA in six career starts against the Giants.

Giants: LHP Madison Bumgarner (15-9, 3.02) is coming off a one-hitter against the Colorado Rockies. He had a perfect game after seven innings. He is 3-2 with 1.67 ERA in six starts against the Brewers. He needs eight strikeouts for 200.

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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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