Oakland A's Pitcher Chris Bassitt Hit by Line Drive, Needs Surgery After Suffering Facial Fracture
Photo: Ron Vesely/Getty The Oakland Athletics pitcher, 32, took a 100.1 mph line drive to his right cheek during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox. He was carted off the field and taken to Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. On Wednesday, the team announcedBassitt suffered a displaced tripod fracturein his cheek and received stitches for two facial lacerations. The team also thanked all involved for their assistance during the incident....