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Savanah Bananas meet up with Lowcountry fans
TL;DR
The Savanah Bananas concluded their Banana Ball event in Charleston, SC, with a meet and greet at Dunkin’ Donuts, attracting local fans. The team, known for its entertaining style of baseball, has seen significant popularity, evidenced by sold-out games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Banana Ball wrapped up action in Charleston on Saturday night, but not before some players met up with some local fans at Dunkin’ Donuts.
What began as a college summer league team in Savanah, GA, banana ball has grown and is now bringing excitement to the Charleston area. Back-to-back sold-out games were evidence of the energy brought to Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park in downtown Charleston.
The energy spilled over to Dunkin’ Donuts, where several players held a meet and greet with fans.
“What we’re trying to do across America is spread joy and positivity by putting on a great show of banana ball,” knuckleball pitcher Fisher Polydoroff said. “It’s the fast-paced, entertaining variety of baseball, and we go around spreading love, and that’s exactly what we’re doing here at Dunkin’ Donuts. We’ve met so many cool fans.”
Players at today’s event say it’s a uinque experience to interact with communities they visit all across the country. They took the time this morning to serve customers, give autographs and take pictures.
The Savannah Bananas wrapped up their final game Saturday night, and will next head to Chapel Hill, NC.
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Q&A
What is Banana Ball and how did it start?
Banana Ball is a fast-paced and entertaining version of baseball that began as a college summer league team in Savannah, GA.
Where did the Savanah Bananas hold their recent meet and greet?
The Savanah Bananas held their recent meet and greet with fans at Dunkin’ Donuts in Charleston, SC.
Why are the Savanah Bananas popular in Charleston?
The Savanah Bananas are popular in Charleston due to their energetic performances and the excitement of back-to-back sold-out games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park.
