Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Ryan holds a 14-point P-Score advantage, 59 to 45.
·Sandlin enters with a 7.62 road ERA; Ryan owns a 3.76 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Sandlin arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 31% | 96.5 |
| Curveball | 23% | 83.1 |
| Cutter | 20% | 91.2 |
| Sweeper | 10% | 86.2 |
| Sinker | 9% | 95.2 |
| Changeup | 7% | 91.0 |
Ryan arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 44% | 93.5 |
| Sweeper | 16% | 80.4 |
| Splitter | 12% | 87.9 |
| Knuckle Curve | 11% | 79.0 |
| Sinker | 10% | 93.2 |
| Slider | 7% | 86.3 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.716OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.739OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
CWS·
MIN+3226th
Run differential
+22917th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
David Sandlin is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Twins?+
Joe Ryan is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:40 PM ET at Target Field.
Where is the game being played?+
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
David Sandlin is at 45; Joe Ryan is at 59. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.