Rookie pitcher Brady Basso secured his first major league win, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Basso pitched 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out two. This game marked Chicago's 16th consecutive home loss and their 115th defeat of the season, pushing them closer to the post-1900 record for losses. Zack Gelof and Brent Rooker provided the offensive support for Oakland. Basso has not allowed a run in his two starts, with a total of 11.1 scoreless innings. The Athletics have won three out of their last four games.