CHICAGO — Oakland Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt was taken off the field on a stretcher in Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox after he was struck in the head by a line drive.
Bassitt was struck by the hit, which was measured at just over 100 miles per hour off the bat of Chicago's Brian Goodwin.
Bassitt clutched a towel to his face as he was helped onto his feet and onto a cart.
Athletics players in the field fell to their knees, some praying as Bassitt received medical attention.
The Athletics released a statement saying Bassitt is conscious and aware and heading to the hospital and said they will provide more information as it becomes available.
Bassitt, 32, is in his sixth year pitching for the Athletics and is having a career year with a 12-3 record, a 3.04 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 151 innings pitched.
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