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Anderson allows Gonzalez’s 20th HR in loss to LA

By WTOP Staff

JOE RESNICK
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks loaded the bases with none out in the second inning against Hyun-Jin Ryu and came up empty, which made the two-run homer Chase Anderson gave up to Adrian Gonzalez in the first inning all the more painful.

One day after general manager Kevin Towers was fired, the D-Backs fell a season-worst 21 games out of first place behind the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-2 loss on Saturday night.

Comeback kid Daniel Hudson was charged with three runs in the eighth inning after his teammates tied it with two runs in the seventh. But it was the unfulfilled second-inning threat that eventually led to the D-Backs’ latest defeat.

Arizona opened the inning with a double by Mark Trumbo, a single by Aaron Hill and a walk to Cody Ross. But left fielder Carl Crawford made a sliding catch of Tuffy Gosewisch’s sinking liner for the second out as Trumbo held at third, and Ryu struck out Anderson.

“Ryu’s got the extra gear. That’s obvious,” Trumbo said. “He’s got an extra two or three miles an hour extra in the tank when he needs it, and he really bears down in those situations. That’s one of his strengths. He has exceptional control, throws any pitch anytime in the count and doesn’t care if he gets behind. So you know you’re in for a battle going into it, and that’s what we got.”

Juan Uribe led off the eighth with a single against Hudson (0-1), making his second appearance since returning from two Tommy John surgeries in consecutive years. Just recalled Roger Bernadina ran for Uribe and beat the throw to second from third baseman Hill, who was trying to start an inning-ending double play on a grounder by pinch-hitter Justin Turner.

All runners were safe on the fielder’s choice, and Dee Gordon worked the count to 3-2 before lining his clutch hit to center field. Hanley Ramirez then greeted Will Harris with a two-run double.

Anderson allowed two runs and four hits over six innings, struck out six and walked none. The first-pitch homer by Gonzalez came one out after Gordon’s leadoff double.

“I felt like I did my job, which was to keep the team in the game,” Anderson said. “I just felt good from the get-go. My fastball’s been good the last couple of times out, and I think my other pitches play better off that when I locate it.”

The Diamondbacks pulled even with an RBI double by Ross and a run-scoring single by pinch-hitter A.J. Pollock that chased Ryu after 114 pitches. The left-hander was charged with two runs and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings and struck out nine in his second start off the disabled list.

Brian Wilson (2-3) got three outs for the victory and Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth for his 41st save.

DEE-FENCE

Gordon, who leads the majors with 58 stolen bases, was thrown out for the 17th time when he tried to run on Gosewisch in the third inning with Gonzalez at bat. Gosewisch is 6 for 16 in that department.

HARD HABIT TO BREAK

With the score tied heading into the Dodgers’ eighth, the p.a. system blared the Bon Jovi hit “Living On A Prayer” — while the in-house camera crew showed former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda sitting in the owners’ box next to two nuns who were wearing blue habits.

RUNNING INTO OUTS

Both right fielders turned hit-and-run flyballs into inning-ending double plays in the first. Matt Kemp doubled up Ender Inciarte at first base after catching Chris Owings’ drive, and Ross did likewise to Kemp after catching Crawford’s ball.

MR. CONSISTENCY

Gonzalez, who leads all active players in homers and Runs batted in against the Diamondbacks, is six RBIs away from his seventh 20-homer, 100-RBI season in the majors.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Diamondbacks: 1B Paul Goldschmidt, whose season ended on Aug. 1 because of a broken left hand, batted .259 with four homers and 12 RBIs in 14 games against the Dodgers this season. Last year he hit .388 in 19 games vs. L.A. with six homers and 21 RBIs.

Dodgers: CF Yasiel Puig did not play because of a stomach ailment, according to manager Don Mattingly, and was scheduled to get an IV.

UP NEXT

Diamondbacks: Trevor Cahill (3-10, 5.06 ERA) is 0-3 in three starts against the Dodgers this season, allowing 17 earned runs in 11 1-3 innings.

Dodgers: Zack Greinke (13-8, 2.72 ERA) is 4-0 with a 1.11 ERA in his last five starts against Arizona. A victory by the 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner would give them three pitchers with at least 14 wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1977-78, when they had four in both years.

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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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