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Hudson gives up six runs in Giants’ 17-0 loss

By WTOP Staff

MICHAEL WAGAMAN
Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Giants’ longest home winning streak in more than a decade ended with a resounding thud, and starting pitcher Tim Hudson was at a loss to explain the mess.

That was appropriate since Hudson couldn’t figure out the first-place Dodgers either.

Zack Greinke pitched six scoreless innings and hit his fourth career home run, and Los Angeles set a major league high with 24 hits in a 17-0 win over San Francisco Giants Saturday night to build on its lead in the NL West.

Hudson lasted just 11 batters and allowed six runs and eight hits in the shortest outing of his 16-year career.

“It wasn’t in the cards for us,” Hudson said. “I got us off to a bad start (and) it kind of snowballed from there. It was a tough night for us, me in particular.”

One day after being held to three hits in a 9-0 loss, the Dodgers doubled that output in the first inning against Hudson then coasted behind Greinke’s 15th win this season.

Greinke (15-8) combined with three relievers on the shutout and improved to 4-0 in six career starts against the Giants. The 2009 AL Cy Young winner gave up hits to two of the first three batters he faced then retired 16 of the next 18. He struck out five.

The Dodgers extended their division lead to two games over the Giants and are guaranteed of leaving this series between the top two teams in the NL West in first place.

“They punched back,” San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. “We got knocked out early. We couldn’t get a ball hit at somebody in the first inning and I think that took something out of Huddy.”

The Giants managed just five hits — only three after the first inning.

Jose Uribe and Scott Van Slyke homered, Hanley Ramirez went 4 for 5 and Matt Kemp had three hits and three RBIs for the Dodgers. Every position player had at least one hit by the second inning, and the team set a major league high for hits (24) this season.

Greinke doubled in the fourth then homered off reliever Mike Kickham in the sixth, a two-run drive that put Los Angeles up 13-0.

The Dodgers scored in six of the first seven innings and knocked Hudson out of the game in the second.

It was almost a complete reversal from a night earlier when San Francisco jumped on Los Angeles left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu for four runs in the first inning.

The loss ended the Giants’ 10-game winning streak at AT&T Park, their longest at home since 2003.

“This is a game we have to wash off,” Bochy said. With that score, you’re glad it’s just one loss.”

It’s the Giants’ largest margin of defeat against the Dodgers since both franchises moved west in 1958. The Dodgers also set AT&T Park records for most hits and runs by a visiting team.

BOCHY CALLS FOR BOCHY

Despite the lopsided loss the game still held a special spot for Bochy. That’s because the Giants manager got to hand the ball to his son, Brett, to pitch in the sixth inning in his major league debut. The younger Bochy gave up a two-run home run to Van Slyke in the seventh, and had one strikeout and one walk.

“It was special that he was there for it,” Brett Bochy said. “My adrenaline was rushing and it was a lot of fun out there.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Dodgers: Ryu will leave the team and fly to Los Angeles on Monday to have an MRI on his left shoulder. The 14-game winner will likely skip his next scheduled start. … LHP Paco Rodriguez was activated from the 15-day DL after missing 35 games with a teres major strain.

Giants: Michael Morse (left oblique strain) could take batting practice beginning Monday. … 1B Brandon Belt (concussion) has been cleared to resume baseball activities and is likely to be activated off the disabled list next week.

UP NEXT

Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw (18-3) pitches the series finale and has a 1.40 career ERA in 23 starts against San Francisco.

Giants: RHP Yusmeiro Petit (5-3) is winless in four career starts against Los Angeles.

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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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