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A's Pitcher Chris Bassitt Undergoes Successful Facial Surgery

A's pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent successful facial surgery in Chicago on Tuesday, according to a team announcement.

Tuesday's surgery comes one week after Bassitt was struck in the face by a line drive in a game against the White Sox on Aug. 17. Bassitt received stitches for two facial lacerations after being struck by the 100.1 mph line drive. He was also diagnosed with a displaced tripod fracture in his right cheek.

"Chris Bassitt had successful facial surgery today in Chicago with Dr. Peter Revenaugh at the Rush Medical Center. Dr.