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Game Thread #35: Athletics vs Pirates

The Athletics have the second game of their interleague matchup against Pittsburgh today following last night’s strong win led by Josh Phegley and Brett Anderson. The Pheggasarus hit 4-for-5 with 8 RBI, and Anderson pitched 6 1-run innings, allowing only 4 hits and 2 walks.

Chris Bassitt gets his third start of 2019 for the A’s, currently sitting 1-0 on the season, with an 0.75 ERA and 4 strike outs for every walk issued. Look for Bassitt to work his breaking pitches to get Pirates out, in 2 strike counts Bassitt is just as likely to unleash his curveball as he is to throw his 95mph fastball.