Rookie Pitcher Brady Basso Shines in First Major League Win
The Oakland Athletics handed the Chicago White Sox their 16th consecutive home loss with a 2-0 victory on Friday night. Rookie pitcher Brady Basso pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first major league win.
Chicago’s Struggles Continue
The White Sox were shut out for the 18th time, finishing with six hits. At 33-115, they are approaching the post-1900 record for losses, which is 120 by the 1962 New York Mets in their inaugural season.
Basso’s Impressive Debut
Basso (1-0) struck out two and walked one in 5 1/3 innings in his second major league start and fifth appearance overall. He pitched six scoreless innings in a no-decision against Detroit in his previous outing last week.
Athletics’ Offense
Zack Gelof hit an RBI double, and Brent Rooker added a run-scoring single. The A’s won for the third time in four games.
Relief Pitching
Michel Otañez relieved Basso after Bryan Ramos reached on a leadoff walk and Andrew Benintendi singled with one out in the sixth. Tyler Ferguson followed with a 1-2-3 eighth and Mason Miller worked around a single in the ninth for his 25th save.
Garrett Crochet’s Performance
Garrett Crochet (6-12) worked four innings of one-run ball for Chicago. The All-Star left-hander threw 56 pitches, 38 for strikes as the White Sox continue to manage his workload.
Crochet’s Recent Struggles
Crochet, who is 0-7 in his last 16 starts, retired 11 of his first 12 hitters before Oakland broke through for a run with two outs in the fourth. Daz Cameron reached on an infield single, then slid home on Gelof’s double to the wall in right-center.
Athletics’ Additional Injuries
Athletics: 1B Tyler Soderstrom (left wrist injury) joined the A’s in Chicago on Friday and manager Mark Kotsay said there was a possibility of reactivating the 2020 first-round draft pick this weekend. In his second season, the 22-year-old Soderstrom has been out since July 9.
White Sox’s Moves
White Sox: Placed RHP Matt Foster on the 15-day IL with a lumbar spine disc herniation and recalled LHP Jake Eder from Triple-A Charlotte.
Upcoming Matchup
Oakland RHP J.T. Ginn (0-1, 4.58 ERA) faces Chicago RHP Chris Flexen (2-14, 5.26 ERA) on Saturday night. Flexen has a 22-start winless streak, the longest in White Sox history.
Conclusion
The Oakland Athletics’ victory marked their third win in four games, while the Chicago White Sox continue to struggle at home, losing their 16th consecutive game. Rookie pitcher Brady Basso impressed in his first major league win, and the Athletics’ offense came through with two runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many consecutive home losses has the Chicago White Sox suffered?
A: The White Sox have lost 16 consecutive home games.
Q: What is the post-1900 record for losses in a season?
A: The 1962 New York Mets hold the record with 120 losses in their inaugural season.
Q: How many wins does rookie pitcher Brady Basso have in his first major league season?
A: Basso has one win in his first major league season.
Q: Who is the White Sox’s All-Star left-hander?
A: Garrett Crochet is the White Sox’s All-Star left-hander.
