The Savannah Bananas are gearing up for 2 sold-out video games at Yankee Stadium this weekend, however Saturday’s game has been moved to Friday at 7:30 p.m. due to rain in the forecast.
The Yankees and the Savannah Bananas announced tickets for Saturday’s game could also be used Friday. The second game continues to be scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday.
The exhibition crew primarily based in Savannah, Georgia, will face the Party Animals of their variation of baseball often known as Banana Ball, “the “biggest present in sports activities,” known for players breaking out into song and dance.
Many of the players have a large following on social media and have gone viral for their antics during the games. They even have a hitter and pitcher who stands on 10 feet tall on stilts.
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They are a part of the Fans First Entertainment group. The group has six unbiased skilled groups, together with the Party Animals.
How to get tickets to the Savannah Bananas
Tickets are offered by means of a lottery. They begin at $35 when bought immediately from the official web site. But the lottery opened months in the past, and the drawing was already accomplished.
Tickets can nonetheless be bought by means of third-party web sites corresponding to Stubhub, Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster and are going for upwards of $99.
If you possibly can’t make it to the video games, each shall be obtainable for streaming, in accordance to the Savannah Banana’s schedule. Friday’s game shall be obtainable on YouTube, the ESPN App and Disney+. Sunday’s shall be obtainable on YouTube and the Roku Sports Channel.
How to get to Yankee Stadium
Mass transit is the really useful methodology of getting to the stadium within the Bronx. For followers within the metropolis, the No. 4 and D line subway trains can be utilized.
Metro-North additionally affords service to the stadium. Long Islanders can take the LIRR to the town earlier than taking the subway. The stadium can also be accessible by way of the Bx6, Bx13, Bx1 and Bx2 bus strains.
By automotive, it is accessible by way of I-87, or Major Deegan Expressway. For these touring north, use Exit 4 (East 149th Street/145th Street Bridge). For these touring south, use Exit 5 (East 161st Street/Macombs Dam Bridge).
For drivers utilizing GPS, use the tackle: One East 161st Street, Bronx, New York.
Prepaid particular person game parking have to be obtained from City Parking’s website or by calling 718-588-7817.
New meals at Yankee Stadium
There are some brand new concessions at the stadium for followers to take pleasure in.
Some embody the brand new Sticky Que Sandwich from Streetbird, Lucky Fries by Fuku, and Empanadas from Nuchas.
New York’s iconic Magnolia Bakery can also be within the lineup, together with a mini hen bucket that’s truly ice cream.
