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White Sox lose 4-3 to Tigers after tying it in 9th

By WTOP Staff

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago White Sox spent a half-inning doing everything they could to ruin Detroit’s chance at the AL Central title.

Unfortunately for the White Sox, they couldn’t manage a full inning.

Chicago trailed 3-0 going into the ninth inning, tied the score against David Price, then allowed the winning run in the bottom of the inning without recording an out.

Ian Kinsler led off the ninth with a single, took second when Jake Petricka (1-6) walked Torii Hunter and scored when Miguel Cabrera lined a base hit to left field.

“I guess the only thing I can say is that they didn’t hit me hard,” Petricka said. “But that’s a tough lineup, and you can’t give them a walk, especially with Miggy coming up.”

The quick finish in the bottom of the ninth helped Price’s mood immensely.

“I went into the top of the ninth knowing that I had to finish it off,” Price said. “I didn’t care if I gave up two runs, but I couldn’t give up three. I’m just glad that our offense saved me.”

Hunter agreed that the offense wanted to make a statement and pick up Price.

“When you’ve got a 3-0 lead in the top of the ninth and David Price on the mound, you think the game is over,” he said. “But then they tie it, and we had to go right back out there and win it. Kins did a great job, I had a good at-bat to draw the walk and then Miggy did what Miggy does.”

For most of the night, it looked like Price was going to show exactly why the Tigers had traded for him at the deadline, taking a three-hit shutout into the ninth. Adam Eaton singled and moved to third on Alexei Ramirez’s double. That got Joe Nathan up in the pen, and after Jose Abreu struck out, Avisail Garcia lined a two-run single to center.

Brad Ausmus visited the mound, drawing boos from the crowd, but he left Price in.

Dayan Viciedo flew out to right for the second out, and Paul Konerko singled to move Garcia to third. Marcus Semien then blooped a single to center, tying the game.

“With the way David was pitching, it didn’t look too good for us,” White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. “We got it to the bottom of the ninth, but first and second with no one out for Miggy isn’t a great situation, either.”

Nathan (5-4) came in to get the final out, and picked up the victory after Petricka couldn’t get an out in the bottom of the inning.

White Sox rookie Scott Carroll allowed two runs — one earned — in six-plus innings. He gave up five hits and two walks while striking out four.

Chicago almost broke a scoreless tie in the fifth, as Josh Phegley hit Price’s 3-2 pitch to the wall in left, but J.D. Martinez had plenty of time to set himself at the wall and reach up to make the catch to rob a home run. Price broke into a wry smile as he watched Martinez make the play.

The Tigers took the lead in the bottom of the inning. Rajai Davis singled, and was running on the pitch when Kinsler hit what would have otherwise been an easy double-play ball. Now in scoring position, Davis stole third and scored when Phegley’s throw trickled past Marcus Semien and into left.

Detroit used more speed to get a run in the seventh, as pinch-runner Andrew Romine was able to go from first to third on Semien’s error, and score on Kinsler’s single. Hunter followed with a ground-rule double to make it 3-0.

TRAINER’S ROOM

White Sox: Eaton returned to the lineup after missing two games to deal with a personal matter. He led off against Price. … With the White Sox out of the race, LHP Chris Sale will make his final start of the season on Wednesday instead of starting Tuesday and Sunday on normal rest. Ventura said that with Sale having been injured earlier this year, it made sense to ease him into the offseason.

Tigers: RHP Anibal Sanchez (pectoral strain) was activated from the disabled list before Tuesday’s game, and will finish the season pitching out of the bullpen. Ausmus said, because of Sanchez’s outstanding pitch selection, he plans to use him in high-leverage situations.

UP NEXT

The teams finish the three-game series Wednesday afternoon with Sale (12-4, 2.20) facing Justin Verlander (14-12, 4.68) in each pitcher’s last start of the regular season.

CELEBRATING KONERKO

Before the game, the Tigers honored Konerko by presenting him with a framed box containing a first-base bag, a jar of dirt from the right-handed batter’s box and a list of his accomplishments at Comerica Park. He leads all visiting players in hits, runs, total bases and RBIs since the stadium opened in 2000, and trails David Ortiz by one home run.

“After everything he’s done here, I guess it was fitting that he had that single in the ninth,” Ausmus said. “He’s been a professional hitter for almost two decades and he’s a class act and a great person.”

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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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