ATLANTA — The viral Savannah Bananas baseball team is ripe and ready to play in Gwinnett County this weekend at Coolray Field.
Fans have three chances to see the traveling team on Saturday and Sunday (Friday night's game has been rescheduled to Saturday at noon due to rain) as they play "Banana Ball."
But how do you even play? Let's peel back the layers and break down the rules of Banana Ball:
Every Inning Counts: Just like picking the ripest banana, each inning is a chance to score. Win the inning, get a point, and keep your team a-peeling.
Two-Hour Time Limit: Time is of the essence! When the clock strikes banana, the game's done. Unless we're in a tie, then it's a showdown, one-on-one, like a banana duel.
No Bunting: Bunting? More like bungle-ling! Swing that bat like you're swatting flies off a banana bunch.
Steal First: If the pitcher throws a wild one, don't slip on the peel! Dash to first base like you're racing for the last banana split.
No Walks, Only Sprints: Ball four means it's time to hustle! No leisurely strolls to first base; it's a mad dash, like a banana in a blender.
Stay in the Box: Batter's box is your banana patch. Step out, and it's a strike! Keep those feet planted like roots in fertile soil.
No Mound Visits: No time for a leisurely stroll to the mound. Keep the game moving like a rolling banana down a hill.
Fan Participation: Fans, you're not just spectators; you're part of the peel-fect action! Catch a foul ball, and you're a hero! It's like winning the banana lottery.
That's Banana Ball for you - a game where the puns are as ripe as the bananas.
Aside from that, those not headed to the game might want to know the traffic impacts; 11alive TRaffic Expet Crash Clark said to expect Interstate 85 to be crowed off, Buford Drive/Highway 20.