Chris Bassitt shines in rehab start as Tides win in extra innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Chris Bassitt made a strong rehab start for the Norfolk Tides, pitching six scoreless innings against the Buffalo Bisons on August 8. Bassitt allowed three hits and two walks, showing readiness for a potential return to the MLB. The Tides took a 3-0 lead before losing it in the eighth inning but ultimately won 6-3 in ten innings. The victory was assisted by Juaron Watts-Brown, who inherited the lead but struggled before the Tides regained control. Other Orioles affiliates also recorded wins, including the Chesapeake Baysox and Frederick Keys.
- •Bassitt pitches six scoreless innings in rehab start for Tides.
- •Norfolk Tides win 6-3 in ten innings against Buffalo Bisons.
- •Juaron Watts-Brown inherits a 3-0 lead but falters in the eighth.
- •Chesapeake Baysox defeat Harrisburg 5-2 despite being out-hit.
- •Frederick Keys shut out Jersey Shore 2-0.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles minor league recap 8/8: Bassitt has strong rehab start for Tides
"Three of the four Orioles affiliates were winners on Friday, with Bassitt looking ready for an MLB return.
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