Andrea and I watched another Banana Ball game when the Savannah Bananas took on the Party Animals at Historic Grayson Stadium.
We hadn't had a chance to sit down and watch a Banana Ball game since June (which I posted about here.)
I had some high expectations to see the 'Nanners go up against the Party Animals, the self described "gayest team in baseball".
We're in the post season as the teams of the Banana Ball Champions League (BBCL) jockey who will be in the epic Banana Bowl in Washington DC on October 24th.
The game did not start on time due to a lightning delay as a torrential thunderstorm tore through Savannah at game time.
While the lightning danger passed, the rain continue to pour. BUT the game and the show must go on!
The Bananas and the Party Animals took to the field in the rain which did not let up until about halfway through the game.
Because the game was on September 11th, the Bananas did take time to recognize the solemn occasion.
Savannah Bananas Commemorate 9/11 With Solemn ‘Macarena’ Performance
Gotcha! That was a headline from The Onion.
But seriously, there was a somber moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11.
One of the appeals of Banana Ball is the theatrical element, that it's as much show time as it is game time. The game from Friday did not give a show as awesome as the one I posted about here when Kristen Bell joined in for an epic musical performance.
What we got this time was a time to dance, dance, dance!
Bananas star infielder Jackson Olson is competing on the 35th season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Emma Slater. Olson and Slater performed a dance routine for the crowd at Grayson Stadium with a little help from the rest of the 'Nanners.
I'm impressed that Emma Slater did so well on a wet baseball field in high heels.
A couple of players were fitted with wireless mikes and headsets to conduct interviews with the game announcers while the players were actively engaged in game play in the outfield. "Yeah, one of the keys to our success this year was a focus on the fundamentals and...Ooops! Gotta catch that ball!"
There were back flips and trick plays. One player figured out how to catch a ball in the crook of his elbow.
There were capes. One of the Bananas had a Superman-eque red cape while one of the Party Animals had an epic black Batman cape. Capes are cool!
Four moms ran the bases with their arms in legs inside the edges of fitted sheets. Bonus points if they could figure out how to fold them afterwards.
There was also a bit called "Smashing Pumpkins" where four fans wearing inflated pumpkin costumes and carrying large blue balls smash into each other.
The Bananas "Stilt Man" made an appearance. He got a base hit but was tagged out before he could make it to first.
As for the game itself, the golden garbed 'Nanners and their pink and black opponents the Party Animals kept the game tight but the Savannah Bananas held on for the win.
Andrea said she was entertained but quite frankly, I found this to be no more interesting than regular baseball.
I had hoped for an elevated level of theatrical woo-woo from the Party Animals.
But what do I know? I am guy who does not know or care much about sports which is why this is my (non) sporting life.
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Tomorrow on the blog: Are we living in the darkest timeline?






