Chris Bassitt, A's shut out Angels

Chris Bassitt threw seven scoreless innings, leading the Oakland A's to a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Bassitt (11-3), selected to the American League All-Star team this season, was winless in his previous two starts since the break, having allowed seven runs in 12 innings. He responded Thursday by shutting down the Angels offense on six hits.

The 32-year-old right-hander