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Kendrick struggles in Phillies’ 7-3 loss to Padres

By WTOP Staff

JAY PARIS
Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Philadelphia’s Kyle Kendrick is effective, his command is spot-on.

His outing against San Diego on Thursday night wasn’t one of those instances as the Phillies lost to the Padres 7-3.

Kendrick (9-13) struggled in his five innings. He gave up three runs on six hits, a season-high five walks and a hit batter.

“As most you guys know that is pretty rare for me,” Kendrick said about his control. “But I had to battle.”

Things went a lot easier for Robbie Erlin and the Padres.

He pitched six strong innings, Alexi Amarista and Will Venable homered as San Diego took three of four in the series.

“I was pretty fortunate to get through with just three runs given up there,” Kendrick said. “I had no command. It’s tough to pitch that way for me.”

Erlin (4-4), slowed by a sore elbow this season, allowed a run and five hits in his first start since May 17. He struck out four and didn’t walk a batter.

With no outs in the eighth, Philadelphia brought the tying run to the plate before Dale Thayer struck out the side.

The Phillies scored twice in the ninth.

“We’re just looking for some contact,” Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said. “We couldn’t come up with the clutch hit in this series, or a two-out hit with men on base.”

Amarista homered in the second, lifting a changeup just into the right-field seats for a 1-0 lead.

Domonic Brown tied it with an RBI single in the fourth. The Padres scored in the bottom half on a sacrifice fly by Amarista.

Seth Smith had an RBI single in the fifth for a 3-1 lead. He drove in Jedd Gyorko, who singled with two outs and moved up when Yasmani Grandal walked, Kendrick’s third one in 10 batters.

“The base on balls came back to haunt Kendrick,” Sandberg said. “He was behind hitters, behind in the count, with some walks and hit batsmen. He mostly centered on the plate when he was behind in the count.”

The Padres extended their lead to 4-1 in the sixth after Cameron Maybin opened with a double and scored on Cory Spangenberg’s single.

Twenty-four hours after Cole Hamels threw a gem to beat the Padres, Kendrick heaved a clunker.

“The mound seemed a little different,” Kendrick said. “But obviously Cole had no problem with it last night.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Phillies: SS Jimmy Rollins, out of the lineup since Sept. 8 with a strained left hamstring, continues to increase his work. Manager Ryne Sandberg said it’s possible Rollins will play this weekend at Oakland.

Padres: RHP Joaquin Benoit continues to make progress from the sore right shoulder which has sidelined him since Aug. 26. Manager Bud Black said Benoit could be available on Friday, but not likely in the closer role.

UP NEXT

Phillies: RHP David Buchanan (6-7, 3.75 ERA) will face the A’s for the first time when going against LHP Jon Lester (15-10, 2.45) on Friday night at Oakland.

Padres: RHP Odrisamer Despaigne (3-7, 3.63), who has lost seven of his last eight decisions, opens a three-game series against the visiting Giants and RHP Tim Hudson (9-11, 3.41).

WEST COAST CHOPPERS

Even with Thursday’s loss the Phillies enjoyed competing against clubs in the NL West. For the seventh-straight season Philadelphia ends its schedule against NL West foes with a winning record, this year at 17-16.

NINJA FLEXES

At 5-foot-6, 152 pounds, Amarista doesn’t stand out for his brawn. But Amarista hit his fifth homer of the year on Thursday, which puts him one ahead of Padres slugger, Carlos Quentin. Quentin, at 6-1, 235, looks the part. But with various knee issues this season, Quentin played in only 50 games.

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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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