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Savannah Bananas Light Up St. Louis, Enlist 3 Cardinals Legends in Wild Weekend Series

Baseball got a wild twist in St. Louis this weekend as the Savannah Bananas turned Busch Stadium into a circus of fun complete with surprise cameos from Cardinals legends Adam Wainwright, Lance Lynn, and Jason Isringhausen.

Jacobo Garrido

The Savannah Bananas played the Texas Tailgaters at Great American Ballpark on Friday June 13, 2025. The game included music, dancing, non-baseball games, backflips and featured Reds players like Todd Frazier, Bronson Arroyo and Sean Casey. The Bananas will play the Texas Tailgaters again on Saturday to a packed Great American Ballpark.
The Savannah Bananas played the Texas Tailgaters at Great American Ballpark on Friday June 13, 2025. The game included music, dancing, non-baseball games, backflips and featured Reds players like Todd Frazier, Bronson Arroyo and Sean Casey. The Bananas will play the Texas Tailgaters again on Saturday to a packed Great American Ballpark. / Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

ST. LOUIS — The Savannah Bananas brought their signature chaos, charm, and curveballs to Busch Stadium and three St. Louis Cardinals legends helped them steal the show.

In their first ever stop in St. Louis, the Bananas packed the stands with more than 44,000 fans over two nights and delivered a baseball spectacle unlike anything the Gateway City has seen. But the real surprise? Three of the most beloved pitchers in Cardinals history Adam Wainwright, Lance Lynn, and Jason Isringhausen took the mound in Banana yellow.

Wainwright kicked things off Friday with a quick flyout to end the inning, earning a standing ovation as he tipped his cap to a roaring crowd. On Saturday, Lynn followed suit with his own one batter outing, before Isringhausen stepped in and delivered a one-pitch, one-out cameo that brought the house down.

Known for their fan-first philosophy and viral flair, the Bananas have made a habit of mixing baseball with showmanship choreographed dances, on-field stunts, and even rules that let fans catch foul balls for outs. The Cardinals trio fit right in, donning their old jersey numbers and soaking up the electric energy as the Bananas swept their exhibition series against the Party Animals.

With a combined 296 wins, 221 saves, and over 3,600 strikeouts between them, the three former Redbirds added another unforgettable chapter to their careers this time with a little more flair and a lot more fun.

For Wainwright, Lynn, and Isringhausen, it was a brief return to the mound. For St. Louis fans, it was a night of baseball magic Banana-style.

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Jacobo Garrido
JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

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