Chris Bassitt Braves On-Field Ordeal as Aaron Judge’s Fiery Line Drive Strikes Him During Yankees-Blue Jays Game
Toronto, Canada— In a high-stakes Major League Baseball game that had fans on the edge of their seats at Rogers Centre, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt experienced a harrowing moment on Saturday. As a 101.6 mph line drive hit by New York Yankees’ powerhouse Aaron Judge rocketed toward him, Bassitt managed to deflect the ball with his pitching arm, narrowly avoiding a more serious injury. The incident, which took place during the third game of a four-game series, began unraveling when Judge, with a 2-0 count, smacked the fiery line drive. Bassitt’s quick reflex … Read more