2025
Go B-A-N-A-N-A-S in Charlotte
We’re giving the Savannah Bananas a royal welcome to the Queen City when they come to Bank of America Stadium June 6-7 to take on the Party Animals.
Banana Ball Rules of the Game
In Banana Ball, there are 11 Rules.
Rule #1: Win the inning, get the point. Every inning is worth one point. The team that gets the most runs in an inning, gets the point. EXCEPT for the last inning, where every run counts.
Rule #2: Two hour time limit. No new inning can be started after 2 hours.
Rule #3: No stepping out. If the hitter steps out of the box, it’s a strike.
Rule #4: No bunting.
Rule #5: Batters can steal first. On any pitch of an at-bat, the hitter can try to steal first base.
Rule #6: No walks allowed. If a pitcher throws ball four, it becomes a sprint. The hitter will take off running while every defensive player on the filed must touch the ball before it becomes live.
Rule #7: No mound visits allowed. Let’s keep the game moving!
Rule #8: Foul ball caught by a fan? That's an out!
Rule #9: Showdown Tie Breaker. If the game is tied at the end of the two-hour time limit, the game will go into Showdown Tiebreaker. More details on Showdown Tiebreaker Rules here.
Rule #10: Banana Ball, each team is allowed to challenge one ruling on the field. If a team wins the challenge and the call is overruled, the team will retain a challenge for later in the game. If the call is upheld or challenge inconclusive, they will lose their opportunity to challenge for the rest of the game.
Rule #11: The Golden Batter rule. One time a game, a team may send any hitter in the lineup to bat in any spot. So if the game is on the line, send in your ringer.
Parking
Parking lots will open approximately three (3) hours prior to event start. Tickets may be purchased at the links below.
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