((Yes, it can. To some degree. Additionally, as a note, the Warp Band has a ranged recall feature, as well as an SOS.))

One of the Pokemon opens its mouth and launches a blast of water at the Pidgey. Even with the sand, it still hits dead on, and the unconscious bird starts falling out of the sky.

The second turns on Red and charges. Just as it's taking off, the sound of more stomping can be heard as two more come crashing out of the brush.