Yesterday was euphoric for Chicago White Sox fans, and for the first time since 2005, the South Siders have an opportunity to win a postseason series.
Chris Bassitt and the Oakland Athletics stand in the way of this accomplishment. Bassitt, the No. 501 overall pick in 2011 (and selected by the White Sox), started 11 games this season. He notched a 2.29 ERA and a 5-2 record.
Bassitt saw the White Sox twice last year, on July 13 and August 11; he threw 13 combined scoreless innings and won both games. But that was last year; this year’s Sox team looks a bit different and a bit better.