White Sox hope to hit A's All-Star Chris Bassitt

Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt enters his Tuesday road start against the Chicago White Sox with career highs in wins, innings pitched and strikeouts.

As Bassitt has accumulated statistics, his teammates' confidence in their ace has grown.

"He throws strikes," Oakland third baseman Matt Chapman said. "He knows how to pitch, it's fun to play defense behind him. He is a great person and a great teammate. It's