Alright, let’s talk about this Savannah Bananas thing comin’ to St. Louis. I heard folks chatterin’, so I figured I’d try and make sense of it for ya.
Now, these Bananas, they ain’t your regular baseball team, ya hear? They do things different. It’s like… circus baseball, if you can imagine that. They call it “Banana Ball”. Sounds silly, but people seem to like it. Heck, they even got a time limit on the game. Two hours! Can ya believe it? Back in my day, baseball games went on forever.
- They say no buntin’, so I guess those little taps are out.
- And if you catch a foul ball, that’s an out! Imagine that, you get a souvenir and help your team.
- And get this, fans can even barter to steal first base! I don’t even know what that means, but it sounds wild.
They play all over the place, not just in Savannah. Heard they’re goin’ to some big ol’ ballparks, real fancy ones where the regular big-league teams play. Places like Fenway Park and that Minute Maid place down in Houston. And they’re comin’ to St. Louis, though I ain’t sure where exactly they’ll be playin’ yet. They talk about a “world tour” but it’s mostly just America, I reckon.
What’s more, this ain’t just about baseball, it seems. They got all sorts of entertainment. They got fellas dancin’ and carryin’ on. They got folks dressed up in costumes. And they got this “Banana Baby” thing, and someone singing the National Anthem, and even a “Home Run Hitter” deal. Sounds like a whole heap of fun, if you’re into that sort of thing. You gotta try out to do it, though. And you need tickets even if you’re just trying out.
Now, about them tickets… I hear they ain’t cheap, but they do include all the food and drinks you can stuff in your belly. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken… even cookies! And some kinda drink called a “Slippery Banana”. Sounds a bit… fancy for my taste, but I guess it’s part of the show. I am too old for that Slippery Banana drink.
They played in a bunch of cities already. Tampa, Peoria, of course Savannah, and I hear they goin’ to Nashville and Charlotte too. They are real busy bees, these Banana fellas. Always movin’ around.
Savannah Bananas St. Louis… it’s got a ring to it, I guess. But it’s more than just a game, see? It’s a whole experience. A show. And they’re bringin’ it to our neck of the woods. So if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ different, somethin’ a little crazy, might be worth checkin’ out. Just be sure to bring your appetite and be ready for a good time. And for heaven’s sake, get there early, ’cause the gates open at 5:30 and the game starts at 7:00, but the real fun starts even before that I’ve been told.
They have games planned for 2024 and even 2025. So if you miss them this year you can probably catch them next year if they make it back this way.
Anyways, that’s all I know about these here Savannah Bananas and their stop in St. Louis. If you want more details, you’re gonna have to go look it up yourself. I’m just tellin’ you what I heard from the neighbors and such. And maybe a bit from that there internet thing my grandson showed me.
So, get your tickets and get ready for some Banana Ball action. Just don’t expect no regular old baseball game, that’s for sure.
