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Savannah Bananas 'Return' To North Carolina And Sell Out
Savannah Bananas 'Return' To North Carolina And Sell Out

Charlotte is getting ready to enjoy a weekend of baseball with the popular Savannah Bananas. At least 75,000 fans are expected to fill the seats at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Friday and Saturday as the Bananas once again show off their skills, the Charlotte Observer reported. What is Banana Ball? The Savannah Bananas play a unique type of baseball known as Banana Ball, which is limited to two hours. Stepping out of the batter’s box, bunting and mound visits are prohibited in Banana Ball. The games also feature plenty of music, trick plays and hilarious sketches. Fans also make a significant impact on the games. When a fan catches a ball, that counts as an out. Currently, there are four Banana Ball teams who travel around the country to put on a show for fans of all ages. All the teams are owned by the Coles, who expect to add two more teams next year. Who founded the Savannah Bananas? North Carolina couple Jesse and Emily Cole, who first worked in marketing for a minor...

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