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Sands tossed a perfect ninth frame to earn a save Tuesday over the Rangers. Sands needed just nine pitches to retire the side for his third save of the season and his first since May 16. Sands had blown his previous two save opportunities and Tuesday marked only his second scoreless outing in his last seven appearances. Saves are far and few between for the Twins, but it seems Sands is in the mix for more in the final week along with Kody Funderburk.
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Sands (4-4) blew the save but came away with the win Friday against the Diamondbacks, striking one while allowing four runs on four hits in one inning. Though Sands matched a season worst in runs allowed while taking his fourth blown save of the year, the Twins were able to mount a ninth-inning rally to bail out the hurler and get him his fourth win of the season. Justin Topa (oblique) is out for at least two weeks while on the 15-day injured list, but Sands didn't help his case Friday for future save chances. Through 65.1 frames, Sands has a 4.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB.
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Sands will serve as the Twins' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Pirates. Since Bailey Ober (hip) joined Zebby Matthews (shoulder) and Pablo Lopez (shoulder) on the injured list earlier this month, the Twins have yet to settle on a new No. 5 starter. For the second straight turn through Ober's spot in the rotation, the Twins are opting for a bullpen day that will be led off by Sands, who previously tossed a scoreless frame in his most recent start last Saturday versus the Rays. Travis Adams pitched four innings in long relief in that contest and will likely be tasked with covering multiple frames once again Saturday after Sands exits the contest.
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Sands will start Saturday's game against the Rays. Sands pitched one-third of an inning during a win in Friday's series opener, and the Twins will now let him face the top of Tampa Bay's batting order to begin Saturday's game. The 27-year-old isn't expected to last more than an inning or two before turning things over to Minnesota's bullpen.
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Sands recorded his first save of the season in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, pitching a perfect ninth inning in an 8-6 win. He didn't walk or strike out a batter. Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax both worked the opening game of the twin bill, leaving Sands to handle the save chance in the nightcap. The 27-year-old righty has been effective in a high-leverage role this season, collecting two wins and five holds over 18 appearances in addition to Wednesday's save while delivering a 2.70 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through 16.2 innings.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MIN | 69 | 3 | 72.0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 64 | 19 | 65 | 4.50 | 1.16 |
| 2024 | MIN | 62 | 0 | 71.3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 85 | 12 | 59 | 3.28 | 0.99 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 7.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9/25 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/23 | @ |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 11.25 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9/21 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 15.00 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 9/19 | vs |
- | 1 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 22.50 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
| 9/17 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 13.50 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 9/13 | vs  |
- | 1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 18.00 | 2 | 2 | 4.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/26 | @  |
3:05 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | @ |
4:05 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | @ |
1:35 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | @  |
4:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | @ |
7:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/02 | @ |
7:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/03 | vs  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |