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Tailgaters and Party Animals Clash Tonight at CHS Field in Must-Watch Banana Ball Showdown

The Banana Ball Tour heats up tonight as the Texas Tailgaters take on the high-flying Party Animals at CHS Field. 

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. PAUL, Minn. — First pitch is set for 7 p.m. local time, and fans can catch every minute of the action streamed live on the Party Animals’ official YouTube channel.

This isn’t your average baseball game. With high-speed innings, wild rule twists, and crowd-fueled chaos, Banana Ball brings energy from start to finish and tonight’s game is stacked with talent.

For the Tailgaters, slugger Mac Danford has been crushing it all season, while Brett Carson and Christian Davis have dominated on the mound with 11 strikeouts apiece. Jordan Hussein’s trick-play wizardry continues to wow fans, and Nick Lopez is on fire at the plate with a .379 average.

The Party Animals bring their own star power. Jake Skole leads the charge with 15 home runs and a sizzling .402 average. Chase Achuff is a fan favorite with 88 trick plays and counting, while Bret Helton keeps things tight with a lightning-fast 0:57 MPI. Garrett Delano rounds out the pitching threat with 44 strikeouts.

Expect a fast-paced, high-energy night full of dancing, stunts, and nonstop action. Whether you're in the stands or streaming from home, this is Banana Ball at its best.

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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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