Savannah Bananas catcher Bill Leroy engages with the crowd before a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Savannah Bananas dancer and first base coach Maceo Harrison sits on a giant barrell prior to a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Savannah Bananas’ dancer and first base coach Maceo Harrison plays the ‘air-guitar’ on a giant barrel prior to a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Savannah Bananas gather around the pitcher’s mound for some pregame tunes before a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Savannah Banana owner Jesse Cole, left, with Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Simmons before a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
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Savannah Bananas pitcher Kyle Luigs on the mound during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Savannah Banana pitcher Kyle Luigs on the mound during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Dan Oberst slides into third base on a triple for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Dan Oberst celebrates hitting a triple for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Dan Oberst celebrates with the Savannah Bananas third-base coach after hitting a triple at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
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The Party Animals dance at home plate after scoring a run against the Savannah Bananas during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Noah Bridges smashes a giant bat on home plate to celebrate hitting a home run for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Noah Bridges smashes a giant bat on home plate to celebrate hitting a home run for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Vincent Chapman, an umpire, dances on the field during a Savannah Bananas game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
A Party Animals player pitches shirtless against the Savannah Bananas during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
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Dakota Albritton, known as ‘Stilts to teammates and fans, up to bat for the Savannah Banana during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Savannah Bananas center fielder DR Meadows does a back flip, while catching a fly ball during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Dan Oberst weighs in at home plate after hitting a home run for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Dan Oberst weighs in at home plate after hitting a home run for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Savannah Bananas third basemen Jackson Olsen bows to pitcher DJ ‘The Invader’ before an inning at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
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DJ ‘The Invader’ throws a pitch for the Savannah Bananas during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Savannah Bananas first base coach give signs during a game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Lee Smith throws a pitch for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Lee Smith is greeted by catcher Bill Leroy after throwing a pitch for the Savannah Bananas at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Party Animals celebrate their victory over the Savannah Bananas in the final game of the 2023 Banana Ball World Tour at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Party Animals celebrate their victory over the Savannah Bananas in the final game of the 2023 Banana Ball World Tour at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Party Animals dance in celebration of their victory over the Savannah Bananas in the final game of the 2023 Banana Ball World Tour at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Party Animals and Savannah Bananas shake hands following the final game of the 2023 Banana Ball World Tour at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Party Animals and Savannah Bananas hit it out following the final game of the 2023 Banana Ball World Tour at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. KYLE ADAMS/THE DAILY GAZETTE
The Party Animals and Savannah Bananas pose for a picture out on the plaza at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday.
