The Oakland Athletics wrapped up their road trip with the rubber match of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs today at Wrigley Field. The Cubs wore their traditional home pinstripe uniforms while the A’s donned their road grays.
Twenty-six-year-old rookie lefthander Brady Basso made his third start of the season against fellow southpaw Justin Steele for the Cubs. It was Basso’s second consecutive start in the Windy City, but first ever against the Cubs. Steele came off the Injured List (IL) for today’s start after suffering from left elbow tendinitis.
Both pitchers cruised through the first two innings, giving up baserunners, but no real threats.