Chris Bassitt threw quite the counter punch. He looked as good as Lucas Giolito did in Game 1, too bad he was wearing Kelly green. For seven innings, the White Sox were on the other side of a dominant pitching performance. They had their chances, including the bases loaded in the 9th, before falling 5-3.
Hopes of Dallas Keuchel matching Giolito and ending the series in two quick games were dashed right from the start. It was apparent the lefty didn’t have his best stuff Wednesday as the A’s jumped on him in the 1st, squaring him up on four consecutive at-bats and netting three singles.