Aug 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Medical personnel helps Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) who covers his face after being hit by a ball hit by Chicago White Sox left fielder Brian Goodwin during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
It was a frightening scene at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday night. Oakland A’s pitcher Chris Bassitt was face down on the mound after being struck in the face by a line drive. Blood was clearly visible as it ran down his arm, making it easy to assume the worst.