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Published on October 05, 2024
Baseball and Entertainment Collide as Savannah Bananas Bring Unique 'Banana Ball' Tour to West MichiganSource: Wikipedia/baseballmapper, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Banana Ball World Tour is swinging into your neighborhood next summer. The Savannah Bananas are bringing their unique blend of baseball and entertainment to LMCU Ballpark with their Party Animals team set to play a series of games. A first in the state of Michigan, this event, slated for June 12-14, 2025, is more than just a sports match—it's a full-on spectacle.

Renowned for their viral TikTok presence and unorthodox gameplay, the Banana Ball format vies for a more exhilarating experience, according to a ClickOnDetroit report. Featuring a two-hour game cap, strikes for batters who step out of the box, and a unique scoring system—whereby teams earn points for winning innings—it's a radical departure from traditional baseball rules.

The game also boasts of social media prominence, with Party Animals' head coach Mike Vavasis noting the team's significant following: "Party Animals, Bananas, have more followers than most MLB teams," as per WZZM 13.

As excitement builds, the process to obtain tickets involves a luck-of-the-draw method. Fans must sign up for a ticket lottery by November 1, 2024, with selections occurring about two months prior to the event. "Knowing the fan base we have in West Michigan, I have no doubt we will see the same," Dan Morrison, the Whitecaps' Vice President of Sales and Marketing, expectant of quick sellouts, told FOX 17 News. Prices start at $35, but be wary of third-party sites, as tickets could be marked up significantly or, worse, be fraudulent.

The games are not just about baseball, but a whole fanfare of amusement and fan interaction. "If you look one way, you're going to miss something," Vavasis shared with WZZM 13, illustrating the energetic, non-stop nature of the event with dance crews and live bands accompanying the players. Vavasis assured that the Party Animals are ready to deliver abundant energy throughout the game days, engaging the audience from start to finish.

Tickets, once the random drawing has been conducted, will be officially sold through FansFirstTickets.com exclusively. For further information on the lottery and upcoming fan experiences, fans can visit the official Banana Ball websites listed in the press releases. Meanwhile, those with a little Banana Baller three years old or under in tow will be happy to hear that the little ones are admitted for free, although they won't be getting their own seat. They'll have to enjoy the game from a parent's lap.