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Chris Bassitt looks great in triumphant return to mound for Oakland As - Athletics Nation
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A's Bassitt starting Thursday 5 weeks after being hit in head by liner
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Oakland A's face opportunity to gain ground in wild card race
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Yankees' win streak ends at 13; Montas, A's stop 6-game skid
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A's Chris Bassitt throws bullpen, will face hitters next
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A's pitcher Chris Bassitt to return to mound on Thursday
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Photos: A's Bassitt returns to mound weeks after being hit in face with line drive
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Mets get All-Star righty Chris Bassitt from A's for minor leaguers
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A's Star Chris Bassitt Suffers Broken Face After Being Drilled By Line Drive
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Athletics ace Chris Bassitt undergoes successful facial surgery after getting hit with line drive