Savannah Bananas baseball team bringing screwball antics to Citizens Bank Park in Philly

Their pitcher, Dakota "stilts" Albritton, stands 10 feet tall.

Their owner, Jesse Cole, wears a bright-yellow tuxedo, akin to Theodore Shackleford's getup in the "Curious George" cartoons.

And to top it all off, the quirky Savannah Bananas baseball team doesn't allow walks, and if a fan catches a foul ball in the stands, it counts as an out.

The Savannah Bananas will bring their high-energy team and its other screwball antics to Citizens Bank Park next year.

What to know about the Savannah Bananas' game in Philadelphia and how to get tickets.

Savanna Bananas take on the Party Animals at Citizens Bank Park

The Savannah Bananas will take on fellow Banana League squad, the Savannah Party Animals, at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. First pitch is 7 p.m., but fans Savannah Bananas fans will want to get to the ballpark well in advance to witness the Bananas' legendary pregame rituals.

Obtaining tickets to see the Savannah Bananas as they take on the Savannah Party Animals will involve a bit of chance, however.

According to the Savannah Bananas website, those wanting tickets will need to join the Savannah Bananas ticket lottery list before it closes on Dec. 1. Joining the list doesn’t guarantee the opportunity to buy tickets.

A random drawing will take place about two months before the event. If selected, entrants will then have an opportunity to purchase tickets.

Who are the Savannah Bananas?

The Savannah Bananas are an exhibition baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. Think of them like the Harlem Globetrotters, but for baseball. Their home games are played in Savannah, but they also travel the country, entertaining fans in their "world tour."

The team plays their own version of the game called "Banana Ball," which aims to speed the game up and make it more exciting.

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However, a Bananas game offers a lot more entertainment than just baseball.

There are pregame and postgame parties featuring a pep band, cheerleaders, a male cheerleading squad called the "Man-Nanas" and a "Nanas" dance team made up of senior-aged women.

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There is also entertainment between innings that includes player dance routines; stunt displays; and a salute to the "banana baby" of the game, which involves a newborn baby in a banana suit, according to the Savannah Morning News, part of the USA TODAY network.

What is 'Banana Ball'?

"Banana Ball" is baseball but with nine rule changes, all with the intent of speeding up play.

The game is scored with teams tallying points for innings won instead of runs scored. According to the Bananas' website, if you win the inning, you get the point.

Other rules include prohibiting mound visits, as well as stepping out of the batter's box between pitches and bunting.

Perhaps the most popular rule is one where a batter is out if they hit a foul ball and a fan catches it.

Aside from the game, "Banana Ball" also features a number of hijinks, including dancing base coaches and umpires and hitters wielding flaming bats.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Savannah Bananas coming to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia in 2024