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Bassitt goes 8 strong for Jays, who improve playoff positioning in 7-1 win ove Athletics
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Oakland Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt holds a trident while interviewed after the Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu
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Oakland Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt holds a trident while interviewed after the Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu
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Bassitt goes 8 strong for Jays, who improve playoff positioning in 7-1 win ove Athletics
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Bassitt goes 8 strong for Jays, who improve playoff positioning in 7-1 win ove Athletics
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Oakland Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt holds a trident while interviewed after the Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu
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Fast, funky & better than ever: Chris Bassitt deals first career shutout for A's
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Fast, funky & better than ever: Chris Bassitt deals first career shutout for A's
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Bassitt goes 8 strong for Jays, who improve playoff positioning in 7-1 win ove Athletics