The Oakland A’s offered a positive update about the status of Chris Bassitt on Tuesday night.
Bassitt started for the A’s in their game against the White Sox in Chicago. He was pitching with two on and nobody out in the bottom of the second when a line drive off the bat Brian Goodwin struck him in the head.
Prayers for Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt
This video is not easy to watch. Hope he is OK.
— Frankie Fanta$y (@Frankie_Fantasy) August 18, 2021
Bassitt went down immediately grabbing his head, while Goodwin reached on an infield hit. A’s players immediately waved for the medical staff to come treat Bassitt, who was taken away on a cart.
The A’s shared an update saying that Bassitt was “conscious and aware” and being taken to the hospital.
“Chris Bassitt is conscious and aware, and is on his way to the hospital. We will provide additional information when possible.”
Those involved in the game showed immediate concern for Bassitt’s health.
A scary scene. Thoughts are with Chris Bassitt pic.twitter.com/fSoUKinfUD
— A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) August 18, 2021
Bassitt has been among the better starters in the American League this year. The 32-year-old entered Tuesday 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA.
