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White Sox come up short in 3-1 loss

By WTOP Staff

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jose Quintana maintained his dominance at Progressive Field on Saturday night, but had nothing to show for it.

Quintana gave up one run in six innings, but Jose Ramirez’s RBI triple in the seventh off Zach Putnam (4-3) put the Indians up for good, as Cleveland won 3-1 for Chicago’s 13th loss in 17 games.

The left-hander struck out seven and walked one, and he now owns a 1.52 ERA (four earned runs in 23 2-3 innings) in four games at Progressive Field.

“I tried to get more innings, give them more and more,” Quintana said. “But a pretty good game, tough game. I feel really confident in myself. Now I feel really good with my stuff.”

The White Sox took a 1-0 lead in the third. With Jordan Danks on second, Adam Eaton hit a chopper towards first that Jesus Aguilar couldn’t corral, and as it skipped past him into right field, Danks was able to score.

Cleveland answered in the fourth with Carlos Santana’s solo homer. The Indians loaded the bases with one out in the fifth. Quintana retired Santana on a foulout and struck out Yan Gomes.

“(Quintana) had a nice night,” White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. “Besides the home run, he had one inning, got in a tight spot and worked his way out of it. But he was throwing strikes early, too.”

Oddly, the Indians have won all three games Quintana has started in Cleveland.

Corey Kluber (14-9) dominated the White Sox, throwing his third complete game of the season. He gave up one unearned run on five hits, striking out eight and walking none.

“He was great tonight,” Ventura said. “He moves it all over, he has movement for lefties and righties. Take a little off, adding a little, a great slider, cutter. We had some chances tonight and just didn’t hit anything out of it.”

In five starts against Chicago this season, Kluber is 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA (10 earned runs in 36 2-3 innings).

With the score 1-1, Michael Bourn walked with one out in the seventh against Putnam after fouling off a pair of full-count pitches and scored when Ramirez tripled off the wall in right-center. Four pitchers later, Ramirez came home on Michael Brantley’s single.

Jose Abreu was 0 for 4, snapping his 14-game hitting streak. He hit .510 (25 for 49) with two homers and 10 RBIs.

Shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who left Friday’s game after fouling a ball off his left foot, returned to the lineup and was hitless in four at-bats.

TRAINER’S ROOM

White Sox: Closer Jake Petricka is unavailable this weekend after the birth of his daughter. Ventura hopes the right-hander will return when the White Sox host Oakland.

Indians: Manager Terry Francona said INF-OF Mike Aviles (concussion) was feeling better and will resume baseball activities when he passes protocol tests. Aviles sustained the concussion trying to make a diving catch in right field Monday.

IT’S NOT OVER

White Sox 1B Paul Konerko, who will retire after this season, said the swelling has gone down in his broken left hand. Konerko said Friday that his season isn’t over, a statement he reiterated Saturday. “I’ll finish on the field, one way or another,” he said, “I don’t care if I go up there and take three pitches and strike out. I’ll finish on the field.”

GOING AWAY GIFT

The Indians presented Konerko with a guitar, adorned with his No. 14 and the White Sox logo, in a pregame ceremony. He has 48 homers and 177 RBIs lifetime against Cleveland, the active leader in both categories. Konerko, who will retire at the end of the season, is sidelined with a broken left hand but says he will play again before the month ends.

UP NEXT

RHP Scott Carroll (5-9) starts the series finale. RHP Hector Noesi was originally scheduled to pitch, but has been moved back to Monday and will pitch against Oakland.

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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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