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Savannah Bananas 6-3 Victory, First Green Uniforms Unveiled

6/29/2026

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Summary

Bananas Defeat Party

Savannah Bananas defeated the Party Animals 6-3 on a baseball-diamond layout at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on June 27, 2026.
The Bananas wore limited-edition green jerseys and pants, the league’s first green uniforms, and sold them to fans.
Founder Jesse Cole wore an Oregon Ducks “Heroes” yellow jersey to promote osteosarcoma awareness.
The June 28 game sold out and aired at 1 p.m. PT on ABC and Disney+.

Summary

Bananas Clinch Win

The Bananas clinched the game by reaching six points in the eighth inning, leaving Party Animals short of the seven needed to win.
Banana Ball gives a point per inning a team outscores its opponent and counts runs in the final inning; points came in the first, fifth and sixth innings.
A clock made the eighth inning the final chance; the teams will meet at Autzen Stadium on June 28 at 1 p.m.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 2016, the Savannah Bananas captured three Petitt Cups before launching the rapid Banana Ball format in 2018 and moving to exhibition-only play after the 2022 season. Their 2022 ESPN debut broadened exposure, paving the way for a June 27-28, 2026 showdown at Autzen Stadium that will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ after earlier games drew about 5,000 fans each.

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Bananas Defeat Party

Savannah Bananas defeated the Party Animals 6-3 on a baseball-diamond layout at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on June 27, 2026.
The Bananas wore limited-edition green jerseys and pants, the league’s first green uniforms, and sold them to fans.
Founder Jesse Cole wore an Oregon Ducks “Heroes” yellow jersey to promote osteosarcoma awareness.
The June 28 game sold out and aired at 1 p.m. PT on ABC and Disney+.

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