Savannah Bananas
Friday, December 7, 2018
Better Vision
During my last eye exam with optometrist Dr. Donald Watson, I was informed my cataracts were getting worse and was referred to Dr. Richard R. Schulze Jr.(Cataract and refractory surgery). After the cataracts were removed, everything was brighter and colors were more vivid. My long vision now is excellent after lens implant placed in each eye. Need reading glasses for some small print. Thank you Dr. Schulze and staff for excellent care and service.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Thank you
Received a nice note from Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas owner.
Thanks to all the staff, players/coaches, fans, and host families for three outstanding seasons.
Look forward to another great summer at Grayson Stadium.
Thanks to all the staff, players/coaches, fans, and host families for three outstanding seasons.
Look forward to another great summer at Grayson Stadium.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Field of Food Trucks Festival
The Savannah Bananas held the Field of Food Trucks Festival Sunday at Grayson Stadium. Their were about 14 food trucks serving over 60 food choices at the all-you-can- eat event. Fans of all ages enjoyed live music and games were available. Leaving the stadium, Savannah Bananas president Jared Oreton, stated approximately 1,000 fans attended the event.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Banana fans
A recent comment about the article I wrote "Banana fans around the world"
I was recently in Chicago visiting and went to a cubs game, I wore a Cubs Hat and my Bananas shirt and after the game, wouldn’t you know it... another Bananas fan approached me, he had a Bananas Jersey on, the white one with the number one on the back! We had to take a picture! Just more proof bananas are being spread all over the place!
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Banana fans around the world
Reminiscing about the Savannah Bananas Inagrual Championship season in 2016, I checked my blog(savannahbananas2016@blogspot.com). The blog statistics showed the countries that viewed the blogs and the number of viewers from each country.
United States(7,956),France(2,710),Russia(620),Brazil(528),Indonesia(309),Germany(269),United Kingdom(225),Poland(177),Ukraine(138),and the Netherlands(119).
When the 2016 season started, no one envisioned their would be Savannah Bananas fans all over the world. Today Banana t-shirts can be seen world wide.
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Thank you
I would like to thank the Bananna fans and fans across the United States for checking out savannahbananas@blogspot.com
Thanks to the fans for the all time views of the blogs by the countries listed with the number of views next to their name: Germany(251),Russia(141), Portugal(95),France(78),Peru(48),Brazil(30),Poland(30),Phillipines (28),United Kingdom(22),Spain(8),Canada(7),and United Arab Emirates (8).
Another great season for the Savannah Bananas.
Thanks to the fans for the all time views of the blogs by the countries listed with the number of views next to their name: Germany(251),Russia(141), Portugal(95),France(78),Peru(48),Brazil(30),Poland(30),Phillipines (28),United Kingdom(22),Spain(8),Canada(7),and United Arab Emirates (8).
Another great season for the Savannah Bananas.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
High Point-Thomasville Hi Toms 3 Savannah Bananas 0
Savannah Bananas played their second playoff game Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms in front of a sold out crowd of 4,009 fans.
For the game the HiToms had 12 hits and their 2 pitchers allowed 5 hits and won the game 3-0.
Leading off the game for the HiToms, Dylan Enwiller,cf(North Carolina) singled and went to second on a wild pitch. A double by Bailey Welch,ss(Appalachian State) scored Enwiller.
In the 4th inning for High Point-Thomasville, catcher Jacob Whitley(Charlotte) led off with a single and advanced to third on a single by Jackson Hesterlee,dh(North Carolina). Whitley scored on a ground out.
The HiToms scored their final run in the 8th inning on a throwing error.
Starting HiToms pitcher Taylor Sugg(North Carolina) (W,3-1) pitched 7 shutout innings, allowed 3 hits, 1BB and 3 K's.
Savannah starting pitcher Jordan Merritt(Citadel) (L,5-1) pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowed 2 runs on 9 hits, 0BB and 3K's. Closer Hunter Phillips pitched 1 2/3 innings and recorded 3 strikeouts.
The HiToms will play in the CPL Petitt Cup Championship August 9th,10th and 11th. Their opponent Morehead City Marlins. Best 2 of 3 series.
It was another successful season for the Savannah Bananas playing in the playoffs 3 conceutive season. Congratulations to the coaches, players, host families, and staff for another great season.
Bananas Head Coach Tyler Gillum and his staff did an outstanding job leading the team to an all time best record of 38-14.
Note: Leaving the stadium, I talked to a HiTom player near his bus and he told me his team has "great hitters and good pitchers" and he enjoyed playing in front of a large crowd. He asked if every game in Savannah was well attended and I told him every home game was sold out with 4,000 plus fans.
For the game the HiToms had 12 hits and their 2 pitchers allowed 5 hits and won the game 3-0.
Leading off the game for the HiToms, Dylan Enwiller,cf(North Carolina) singled and went to second on a wild pitch. A double by Bailey Welch,ss(Appalachian State) scored Enwiller.
In the 4th inning for High Point-Thomasville, catcher Jacob Whitley(Charlotte) led off with a single and advanced to third on a single by Jackson Hesterlee,dh(North Carolina). Whitley scored on a ground out.
The HiToms scored their final run in the 8th inning on a throwing error.
Starting HiToms pitcher Taylor Sugg(North Carolina) (W,3-1) pitched 7 shutout innings, allowed 3 hits, 1BB and 3 K's.
Savannah starting pitcher Jordan Merritt(Citadel) (L,5-1) pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowed 2 runs on 9 hits, 0BB and 3K's. Closer Hunter Phillips pitched 1 2/3 innings and recorded 3 strikeouts.
The HiToms will play in the CPL Petitt Cup Championship August 9th,10th and 11th. Their opponent Morehead City Marlins. Best 2 of 3 series.
It was another successful season for the Savannah Bananas playing in the playoffs 3 conceutive season. Congratulations to the coaches, players, host families, and staff for another great season.
Bananas Head Coach Tyler Gillum and his staff did an outstanding job leading the team to an all time best record of 38-14.
Note: Leaving the stadium, I talked to a HiTom player near his bus and he told me his team has "great hitters and good pitchers" and he enjoyed playing in front of a large crowd. He asked if every game in Savannah was well attended and I told him every home game was sold out with 4,000 plus fans.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Savannah Bananas 15 Macon Bacon 4
The first CPL playoff game was played Sunday evening(August 5th) at Grayson Stadium between the Savannah Bananas and the Macon Bacon in front of a sold out crowd 4,309.
Bananas hot bats exploded for 19 hits and solid pitching enabled Savannah to win 15-4.
Both teams scored in the 1st inning. Leading off for Macon, Alex Canty,2b(Southeast Missouri State) doubled, stole third base and scored on a single by catcher Andres Perez(North Georgia).
Leading off the 1st inning for Savannah, Cole Parks,cf(Warner) doubled and went to third base on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State) A sac fly scored Parks. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in Dungan.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning.
Sending 8 players to the plate in the 4th inning the Bananas scored 4 runs.
Macon scored 2 runs in the 5th inning and scored their final run in the 8th inning.
In the 7th inning, Savannah scored 2 runs. It was a big 8th inning for the Bananas again sending 8 batters to the plate and scoring 5 runs highlited by a 3 run home run over the left field fence by Garrett Delano,dh(Brown)-his 3rd home run of the season.
Savannah starting pitcher, Tyler Follis(W,4-1) Louisiana Tech) pitched 7 innings, allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, 1BB, and 4K’s. Reliever Jason Ruffcorn pitched 1 inning allowed 1 run on 1 hit. Closer Hunter Phillips pitched the 9th inning and gave up 1 hit.
Several players for Savannah had big nights at the plate, including Dirden who was 3-for-5 with 2 runs scored and 4RBI’s.
The next playoff game is Tuesday(August 7th) at Grayson Stadium with Savannah playing the High Point-Thomasville HiToms.
Tyler Follis
Bananas hot bats exploded for 19 hits and solid pitching enabled Savannah to win 15-4.
Both teams scored in the 1st inning. Leading off for Macon, Alex Canty,2b(Southeast Missouri State) doubled, stole third base and scored on a single by catcher Andres Perez(North Georgia).
Leading off the 1st inning for Savannah, Cole Parks,cf(Warner) doubled and went to third base on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State) A sac fly scored Parks. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in Dungan.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning.
Sending 8 players to the plate in the 4th inning the Bananas scored 4 runs.
Macon scored 2 runs in the 5th inning and scored their final run in the 8th inning.
In the 7th inning, Savannah scored 2 runs. It was a big 8th inning for the Bananas again sending 8 batters to the plate and scoring 5 runs highlited by a 3 run home run over the left field fence by Garrett Delano,dh(Brown)-his 3rd home run of the season.
Savannah starting pitcher, Tyler Follis(W,4-1) Louisiana Tech) pitched 7 innings, allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, 1BB, and 4K’s. Reliever Jason Ruffcorn pitched 1 inning allowed 1 run on 1 hit. Closer Hunter Phillips pitched the 9th inning and gave up 1 hit.
Several players for Savannah had big nights at the plate, including Dirden who was 3-for-5 with 2 runs scored and 4RBI’s.
The next playoff game is Tuesday(August 7th) at Grayson Stadium with Savannah playing the High Point-Thomasville HiToms.
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Savannah Bananas 2 Florence RedWolves 1
The Savannah Bananas(36-13) played their final game of the regular season Saturday evening against the Florence RedWolves(22-25) at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,000 plus.
Solid pitching by the Bananas with 4 pitchers allowing 4 hits helped Savannah win 2-1.
Leading off the game for Florence, Griffin Hulecki,cf(Ball State) walked. A single by Bryson Smith3b(Texas) and a walk loaded the bases. Hulecki scored on a wild pitch.
Savannah scored in the 2nd inning. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) reached first base on an infield hit. Catcher Connor Hamilton singled sending Dirden to third base. A bunt single by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State) scored Dirden
With 2 outs in the 5th inning for Savannah, Garrett Delano,lf(Brown) hit a home run over the left field fence giving the Bananas a 2-1 lead which was the final score. It was the second home run of the season for Delano.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Anthony Rodriquez(Maryville College) pitched 4 innings, allowed 1 run on 2 hits, 5BB, and 4 strike outs. Reliever Elliot Forde(Misericordia) (W,2-0) pitched 2 2/3 shoutout innings 1BB and 2 strikeouts.
Savannah had 7 hits for the game. Dirden was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Basler was 2-four-3 with 1 RBI.
Playoffs start Sunday evening (August 5th) at Grayson Stadium with Savannah playing the Macon Bacon.
Garrett Delano(photo by Malcolm Tully).
Solid pitching by the Bananas with 4 pitchers allowing 4 hits helped Savannah win 2-1.
Leading off the game for Florence, Griffin Hulecki,cf(Ball State) walked. A single by Bryson Smith3b(Texas) and a walk loaded the bases. Hulecki scored on a wild pitch.
Savannah scored in the 2nd inning. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) reached first base on an infield hit. Catcher Connor Hamilton singled sending Dirden to third base. A bunt single by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State) scored Dirden
With 2 outs in the 5th inning for Savannah, Garrett Delano,lf(Brown) hit a home run over the left field fence giving the Bananas a 2-1 lead which was the final score. It was the second home run of the season for Delano.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Anthony Rodriquez(Maryville College) pitched 4 innings, allowed 1 run on 2 hits, 5BB, and 4 strike outs. Reliever Elliot Forde(Misericordia) (W,2-0) pitched 2 2/3 shoutout innings 1BB and 2 strikeouts.
Savannah had 7 hits for the game. Dirden was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Basler was 2-four-3 with 1 RBI.
Playoffs start Sunday evening (August 5th) at Grayson Stadium with Savannah playing the Macon Bacon.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Bananas/Grizzlies game cancelled
The Savannah Bananas/ Gastonia Grizzlies game Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium was cancelled due to heavy rain. The Bananas return home to play the Florence RedWolves Saturday evening at Grayson Stadium.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Savannah Bananas 6 Macon Bacon 1
The Savannah Bananas(33-13 ) played the Macon Bacon(22-22) Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,045.
Good pitching and timely hitting helped Savannah win 6-1.
Sending 8 batters to the plate in the first inning, Savannah scored 5 runs. Highlights of the 1st inning. With the bases loaded, a walk to Hunter Wilson,2b(Arkansas) scored the first run. A double by catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia) drove in 3 runs. The final run scored on a single by Garrett Delano,rf (Brown).
The Bananas scored a run in the 5th inning. Cole Parks,cf(Warner) singled and scored on a double by Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia).
Macon scored their run in the 6th inning. Leading off, Zach Weisz,cf(Cal State Fullerton) singled.
Brandon Michie,3b(Mercer) singled and Weisz scored on an error by the shortstop.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Jordan Merritt(Citadel) (W,4-0) pitched 6 solid innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits, 2BB, and 5K’s. Reliever Jason Gifford(Reinhardt) (Sv,1) pitched 3 shutout innings, allowed 2 hits, and recorded 3 strikeouts.
Both teams had 6 hits. Delano was 2-for-3 for the Bananas.
The next Savannah home game is Thursday(August 2nd against The Gastonia Grizzlies at Grayson Stadium.
Good pitching and timely hitting helped Savannah win 6-1.
Sending 8 batters to the plate in the first inning, Savannah scored 5 runs. Highlights of the 1st inning. With the bases loaded, a walk to Hunter Wilson,2b(Arkansas) scored the first run. A double by catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia) drove in 3 runs. The final run scored on a single by Garrett Delano,rf (Brown).
The Bananas scored a run in the 5th inning. Cole Parks,cf(Warner) singled and scored on a double by Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia).
Macon scored their run in the 6th inning. Leading off, Zach Weisz,cf(Cal State Fullerton) singled.
Brandon Michie,3b(Mercer) singled and Weisz scored on an error by the shortstop.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Jordan Merritt(Citadel) (W,4-0) pitched 6 solid innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits, 2BB, and 5K’s. Reliever Jason Gifford(Reinhardt) (Sv,1) pitched 3 shutout innings, allowed 2 hits, and recorded 3 strikeouts.
Both teams had 6 hits. Delano was 2-for-3 for the Bananas.
The next Savannah home game is Thursday(August 2nd against The Gastonia Grizzlies at Grayson Stadium.
Starting Savannah pitcher Jordan Merritt
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Lexington County Blowfish 3 Savannah Bananas 1
The Savannah Bananas(32-11) played the Lexington County Blowfish(15-27) Friday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,351.
Lexington outhit Savannah 12-1 and won the game 3-1.
Fans saw an outstanding pitching performance by Lexington starter, Brett Fulk(Lenoir-Rhyne) (W,4-4) who pitched 8 2/3 innings, allowed 1 unearned run on 1 hit, 5 BB and 9 strikeouts. Reliever Colton Rendon (Sv,4) pitched 1/3 inning and recorded a strike out.
The Blowfish scored their first run in the 1st inning. Zachary Spivey,cf(Bethune-Cookman) led off with a double and advanced to third on a single by CJ Smith,lf(Georgia). Spivey scored on a single by Chandler Jenkins,RF(East Carolina).
Savannah scored their only run in the first inning. Leading off, Cole Parks,lf(Warner) drew a walk, stole second base and advanced to third when the catchers throw on the stolen base attempt went into center field. Parks scored on a wild pitch.
In the 5th inning for Lexington, a single by Jenkins scored Spivey who singled earlier.
Lexington closed out their scoring in the 6th inning. Chaney Rogers,1b(Georgia) reached first base on an infield single and advanced to second on a ground out. Catcher Tyler Haselman(UCLA) singled to drive in Rogers.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Austin Temple(Jacksonville) (L,2-3) pitched 5 innings, allowed 2 runs on 7 hits, 7 strike outs and 1 BB.
The next Savannah home game is Tuesday(July 31st) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Alex Rodriquez doubles in the 7th inning for the Bananas only hit of the game.
Lexington outhit Savannah 12-1 and won the game 3-1.
Fans saw an outstanding pitching performance by Lexington starter, Brett Fulk(Lenoir-Rhyne) (W,4-4) who pitched 8 2/3 innings, allowed 1 unearned run on 1 hit, 5 BB and 9 strikeouts. Reliever Colton Rendon (Sv,4) pitched 1/3 inning and recorded a strike out.
The Blowfish scored their first run in the 1st inning. Zachary Spivey,cf(Bethune-Cookman) led off with a double and advanced to third on a single by CJ Smith,lf(Georgia). Spivey scored on a single by Chandler Jenkins,RF(East Carolina).
Savannah scored their only run in the first inning. Leading off, Cole Parks,lf(Warner) drew a walk, stole second base and advanced to third when the catchers throw on the stolen base attempt went into center field. Parks scored on a wild pitch.
In the 5th inning for Lexington, a single by Jenkins scored Spivey who singled earlier.
Lexington closed out their scoring in the 6th inning. Chaney Rogers,1b(Georgia) reached first base on an infield single and advanced to second on a ground out. Catcher Tyler Haselman(UCLA) singled to drive in Rogers.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Austin Temple(Jacksonville) (L,2-3) pitched 5 innings, allowed 2 runs on 7 hits, 7 strike outs and 1 BB.
The next Savannah home game is Tuesday(July 31st) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Savannah Bananas 4 Macon Bacon 3
The Savannah Bananas(30-11) played the Macon Bacon(20-20) Wednesday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,000 plus.
Trailing 3-1 going into the bottom of the 9th inning, Savannah scored 3 runs to win the game 4-3.
The game resumed tonight from the game suspended on July 17th with 2 outs and Macon at bat with runners on first and second and Macon with a run scored on the 17th( Cal Gentry,ss(Georgia College) singled and scored on a single by Brandon Michie,2b(Mercer). The second run was scored by Michie when he stole third and scored on a throwing error by the catcher.
The Bacon scored a run in the 4th inning.
Savannah scored their first run in the 7th inning. Hunter Wilson,1b,(Arkansas) singled, stole second base and scored on a double by Alex Rodriquez,3b(Kentucky).
Three straight singles in the 9th inning for Savannah loaded the bases. Catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia) hit a slow roller down the third base line he beat out for a hit and RBI and the pitchers errant throw allowed 2 runs to score to end the game.
Starting Savannah pitcher Jordan Merrit pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 runs on 7 hits, 1BB, and 2 strike outs. Relievers Jason Ruffcorn(Texas A&M) and Elliot Forde(Misericordia) combined to pitch 3 shutout innings and gave up 1 hit. Pitching the 9th inning, Brenton Burgess(Middle Georgia State) ( W,2-0) allowed 1 hit and 3K’s.
The Bananas had 12 hits for the game. Cade Marlowe,dh(West Georgia) was 2-for-6. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) was 2-for-3 with a run scored.
The Bananas made history as their players wore kilts.
The next Savannah home game is Friday(July 27) against the Lexington County Blowfish at Grayson Stadium.
Cole Parks#12
Brenton Burgess#16
Jake Howard#11
Trailing 3-1 going into the bottom of the 9th inning, Savannah scored 3 runs to win the game 4-3.
The game resumed tonight from the game suspended on July 17th with 2 outs and Macon at bat with runners on first and second and Macon with a run scored on the 17th( Cal Gentry,ss(Georgia College) singled and scored on a single by Brandon Michie,2b(Mercer). The second run was scored by Michie when he stole third and scored on a throwing error by the catcher.
The Bacon scored a run in the 4th inning.
Savannah scored their first run in the 7th inning. Hunter Wilson,1b,(Arkansas) singled, stole second base and scored on a double by Alex Rodriquez,3b(Kentucky).
Three straight singles in the 9th inning for Savannah loaded the bases. Catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia) hit a slow roller down the third base line he beat out for a hit and RBI and the pitchers errant throw allowed 2 runs to score to end the game.
Starting Savannah pitcher Jordan Merrit pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 runs on 7 hits, 1BB, and 2 strike outs. Relievers Jason Ruffcorn(Texas A&M) and Elliot Forde(Misericordia) combined to pitch 3 shutout innings and gave up 1 hit. Pitching the 9th inning, Brenton Burgess(Middle Georgia State) ( W,2-0) allowed 1 hit and 3K’s.
The Bananas had 12 hits for the game. Cade Marlowe,dh(West Georgia) was 2-for-6. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) was 2-for-3 with a run scored.
The Bananas made history as their players wore kilts.
The next Savannah home game is Friday(July 27) against the Lexington County Blowfish at Grayson Stadium.
Cole Parks#12
Brenton Burgess#16
Jake Howard#11
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Savannah Bananas 7 Florence RedWolves 6
The Savannah Bananas(29-11) played the Florence RedWolves(18-20) Monday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,202.
Bananas fans saw a thrilling finish with Savannah scoring 2 runs in the 10th inning to win 7-6.
Scoring the first run of the game for Florence, Bryson Smith,1b(Texas) doubled and scored on a single by Kyle Gensler,2b(Charlotte).
Savannah scored a run in the 4th inning on an RBI single by Cade Marlowe,cf(West Georgia).
A single by Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) in the 7th inning scored a run for the Bananas.
A grand slam home run in the 8th inning by McLendon Sears,ss(College of Charleston) gave Florence a 5-2 lead. It was his second home run of the season.
Savannah answered with a run in their 7th inning on a line drive home run over the left field fence by Garrett Delano,rf(Brown) It was his first home run of the season.
The Bananas scored 2 runs in the 9th inning to tie the game at 5-5. Marlowe scored from third base on a wild pitch and catcher Bill LeRoy drove in a run with a single.
The RedWolves scored a run in the 10th inning to take a 6-5 lead.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 10th inning to win the game 7-6. LeRoy scored the first run on a wild pitch and a sac fly by Delano scored the winning run.
The Bananas had 10 hits for the game. Getting 2 hits each: Marlowe, Delano, LeRoy and Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State).
Starting Savannah pitcher Tyler Follis(Louisiana Tech) pitched 5 1/3 innings allowed 1 run on 3 hits, 4K’s and 3BB. Reliever Brenton Burgess(W,1-0) pitched the last inning and recorded 2 strike outs.
The next Savannah home game is Wednesday(July 25th) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Garrett Delano was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.
Bananas fans saw a thrilling finish with Savannah scoring 2 runs in the 10th inning to win 7-6.
Scoring the first run of the game for Florence, Bryson Smith,1b(Texas) doubled and scored on a single by Kyle Gensler,2b(Charlotte).
Savannah scored a run in the 4th inning on an RBI single by Cade Marlowe,cf(West Georgia).
A single by Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State) in the 7th inning scored a run for the Bananas.
A grand slam home run in the 8th inning by McLendon Sears,ss(College of Charleston) gave Florence a 5-2 lead. It was his second home run of the season.
Savannah answered with a run in their 7th inning on a line drive home run over the left field fence by Garrett Delano,rf(Brown) It was his first home run of the season.
The Bananas scored 2 runs in the 9th inning to tie the game at 5-5. Marlowe scored from third base on a wild pitch and catcher Bill LeRoy drove in a run with a single.
The RedWolves scored a run in the 10th inning to take a 6-5 lead.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 10th inning to win the game 7-6. LeRoy scored the first run on a wild pitch and a sac fly by Delano scored the winning run.
The Bananas had 10 hits for the game. Getting 2 hits each: Marlowe, Delano, LeRoy and Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State).
Starting Savannah pitcher Tyler Follis(Louisiana Tech) pitched 5 1/3 innings allowed 1 run on 3 hits, 4K’s and 3BB. Reliever Brenton Burgess(W,1-0) pitched the last inning and recorded 2 strike outs.
The next Savannah home game is Wednesday(July 25th) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Savannah Bananas 7 Lexington County Blowfish 3
The Savannah Bananas(28-11) played the Lexington County Blowfish(13-23) Saturday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,209.
The Bananas out hit the Blowfish 10-9 and won the game 7-3.
Savannah got off to a quick start sending 8 players to the plate in the first inning scoring 3 runs on 4 hits. Hunter Wilson,2d(Arkansas) led off with a single and advanced to third on a double by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State).Wilson scored when Cade Marlowe,cf(West Georgia) singled. Catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia) reached first base on an error by the third baseman allowed Dungan to score. Alex Rodriquez,3b( Kentucky) singled driving in a run.
The Bananas added a run in the 3rd inning.
Leading off the 6th inning for Savannah, Rodriquez dew a walk, advanced to second on a throwing error by the pitcher, went to third on a fly out, and stole home plate.
Lexington scored their first run in the 7th inning. Channing Painton,3b(Limestone) singled and later scored on a single by Catcher Tyler Haselman(UCLA).
The Bananas scored a run in the 7th inning and a run in the 8th inning.
The Blowfish rallied in the 9th inning with 3 consecutive hits to load the bases and scored 2 runs.
Starting Savannah pitcher Anthony Rodriquez(Maryville College) pitched 5 shutout innings gave up 3 hits, 1BB, and 5K’s.
Leading Bananas hitters: Wilson was 3-for-5 with 1RBI and a run scored. Rodriquez was 2-for-2 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State was 2-for-4 with 1RBI.
Savannah utilized their speed stealing 7 bases(Marlowe swiped 3 bases).
The next Savannah home game is Monday(July 23rd) against the Florence RedWolves at Grayson Stadium.
Alex Rodriquez
The Bananas out hit the Blowfish 10-9 and won the game 7-3.
Savannah got off to a quick start sending 8 players to the plate in the first inning scoring 3 runs on 4 hits. Hunter Wilson,2d(Arkansas) led off with a single and advanced to third on a double by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State).Wilson scored when Cade Marlowe,cf(West Georgia) singled. Catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia) reached first base on an error by the third baseman allowed Dungan to score. Alex Rodriquez,3b( Kentucky) singled driving in a run.
The Bananas added a run in the 3rd inning.
Leading off the 6th inning for Savannah, Rodriquez dew a walk, advanced to second on a throwing error by the pitcher, went to third on a fly out, and stole home plate.
Lexington scored their first run in the 7th inning. Channing Painton,3b(Limestone) singled and later scored on a single by Catcher Tyler Haselman(UCLA).
The Bananas scored a run in the 7th inning and a run in the 8th inning.
The Blowfish rallied in the 9th inning with 3 consecutive hits to load the bases and scored 2 runs.
Starting Savannah pitcher Anthony Rodriquez(Maryville College) pitched 5 shutout innings gave up 3 hits, 1BB, and 5K’s.
Leading Bananas hitters: Wilson was 3-for-5 with 1RBI and a run scored. Rodriquez was 2-for-2 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Justin Dirden,rf(Southeast Missouri State was 2-for-4 with 1RBI.
Savannah utilized their speed stealing 7 bases(Marlowe swiped 3 bases).
The next Savannah home game is Monday(July 23rd) against the Florence RedWolves at Grayson Stadium.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Savannah Bananas 4 Florence RedWolves 1
The Savannah Bananas played the Florence RedWolves Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,057.
Making the best of their 2 hits, Savannah won the game 4-1 after 6 innings of play which was stopped because of the rain. Their were three rain delays.
The first inning for Savannah, Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State) singled and advanced to second base on a wild pitch. When the pitcher attempted to pick off the runner, the errant throw allowed Dungan to score from second base.
Savannah scored a run in the 2nd inning. A sac fly by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State) allowed Alex Rodriquez,3b(Kentucky) to score from third.
Florence scored their run in the 4th inning. Leading off the inning, McLendon Sears,ss(College of Charleston) was hit by a pitch and would later score on a single by Joe Simone,rf(Rider).
The Bananas closed out their scoring in the 5th inning. A sac fly by Hunter Wilson,1b(Arkansas) scored the first run. Basler scored from third on a wild pitch.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Peyton Fuller(Oregon) (W,1-0) pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowed 1 run on 6 hits,2BB, and 4K’s. Reliever Jason Ruffcorn(Texas A&M) pitched 1 2/3 innings, recorder 1 K and earned his first save of the season.
The next home game for Savannah is agains the Lexington County Blowfish Saturday (July 21st) at Grayson Stadium.
Peyton Fuller
Making the best of their 2 hits, Savannah won the game 4-1 after 6 innings of play which was stopped because of the rain. Their were three rain delays.
The first inning for Savannah, Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State) singled and advanced to second base on a wild pitch. When the pitcher attempted to pick off the runner, the errant throw allowed Dungan to score from second base.
Savannah scored a run in the 2nd inning. A sac fly by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State) allowed Alex Rodriquez,3b(Kentucky) to score from third.
Florence scored their run in the 4th inning. Leading off the inning, McLendon Sears,ss(College of Charleston) was hit by a pitch and would later score on a single by Joe Simone,rf(Rider).
The Bananas closed out their scoring in the 5th inning. A sac fly by Hunter Wilson,1b(Arkansas) scored the first run. Basler scored from third on a wild pitch.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Peyton Fuller(Oregon) (W,1-0) pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowed 1 run on 6 hits,2BB, and 4K’s. Reliever Jason Ruffcorn(Texas A&M) pitched 1 2/3 innings, recorder 1 K and earned his first save of the season.
The next home game for Savannah is agains the Lexington County Blowfish Saturday (July 21st) at Grayson Stadium.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Savannah Bananas 5 Lexington County Blowfish 1
The Savannah Bananas(23-10) played the Lexington County Blowfish(11-20) Friday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,177. (51’st straight sellout).
Savannah won 5 to 1 with strong pitching allowing the Blowfish 1 run on 3 hits.
Lexington scored their run in the 2nd inning when Carson McCurdy,1b(Mount Olive) tripled and scored when catcher Christian Hamel(Shepherd) reached base on an error by the second baseman.
Leading off the 2nd inning for Savannah, Jake Sullivan,dh(South Florida) singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on base hit by catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia).
The Bananas scored a run in the 4th inning when the lead off hitter Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia) walked,stole second base, reached third on a throwing error by the pitcher and scored on a wild pitch.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 6th inning and scored their final run in the 8th inning when Marlowe singled, advanced to third on a 2 base wild pitch, scored on a sac fly.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Austin Temple(Jacksonville) pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowed 1 run on 3 hits, 2BB and had 3 strike outs.
Bananas relievers: Jordan Merrit(Citadel) pitched 2 1/3 innings recorded 1BBand 2K’s. Tyler Follis(Louisiana Tech) pitched 1 inning and struck out 2 batters. Closer Hunter Phillips pitched the 9th inning and posted a strike out.
The Bananas had 6 hits for the game. LeRoy was 2-for-4. Marlowe and Sullivan each scored 2 runs.
The next Savannah home game is Tuesday(July 17th) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Austin Temple
Savannah won 5 to 1 with strong pitching allowing the Blowfish 1 run on 3 hits.
Lexington scored their run in the 2nd inning when Carson McCurdy,1b(Mount Olive) tripled and scored when catcher Christian Hamel(Shepherd) reached base on an error by the second baseman.
Leading off the 2nd inning for Savannah, Jake Sullivan,dh(South Florida) singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on base hit by catcher Bill LeRoy(North Georgia).
The Bananas scored a run in the 4th inning when the lead off hitter Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia) walked,stole second base, reached third on a throwing error by the pitcher and scored on a wild pitch.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 6th inning and scored their final run in the 8th inning when Marlowe singled, advanced to third on a 2 base wild pitch, scored on a sac fly.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Austin Temple(Jacksonville) pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowed 1 run on 3 hits, 2BB and had 3 strike outs.
Bananas relievers: Jordan Merrit(Citadel) pitched 2 1/3 innings recorded 1BBand 2K’s. Tyler Follis(Louisiana Tech) pitched 1 inning and struck out 2 batters. Closer Hunter Phillips pitched the 9th inning and posted a strike out.
The Bananas had 6 hits for the game. LeRoy was 2-for-4. Marlowe and Sullivan each scored 2 runs.
The next Savannah home game is Tuesday(July 17th) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Savannah Bananas 8 Macon Bacon 5
The Savannah Bananas(21-10) played the Macon Bacon(16-14) Wednesday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,341-(it was announced it was the 50th straight sellout).
Savannah made good use of their 11 hits to win the game 8-5.
Macon scored a run in the first inning. Alex Canty,2b(Southeast Missouri State) doubled and later scored from third base on a single by Kenton Crawford,3b(Southern Illinois).
With the bases loaded for Savannah in the 3rd inning, 2 runs scored on a single by Hunter Wilson,3b(Arkansas).
In the 5th inning Macon scored a run. Keaton Weisz,ss(Coastal Carolina) singled, went to second on a ground out, stole 3rd base and scored when Riley King,3b(Georgia) reached first base on a throwing error by the shortstop.
The Bananas scored a run in their 5th inning. Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia) walked, stole second, advanced to third on a balk, and scored on a single by Jake Sullivan,1b(South Florida)
Three runs were scored by the Bananas in the 6th inning highlited by a 2 run double by Marlowe.
The Bananas closed out their scoring with 2 runs in the 7th inning.
Jackson Jones,dh(Young Harris College) hit a 2 run home run over the right field fence in the Macon 8th inning. It was the second home run of the season for Jones. The final Macon run scored in the 9th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Brayden Beldon(W,3-2) (Oklahoma State) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowed 2 runs on 7 hits, struck out 5 and 2 BB.
Macon had 13 hits for the game and having an outstanding night at the plate, Crawford was 5-for-5 with 1RBI and 2 runs scored.
Getting 2 hits each for Savannah, Sullivan, Wilson, and Garrett Delano,rf(Brown).
The next Savannah home game is Friday(July 13th) against the Lexington County Blowfish.
Jake Sullivan was 2-for-2 with 2 RBI’s
Savannah made good use of their 11 hits to win the game 8-5.
Macon scored a run in the first inning. Alex Canty,2b(Southeast Missouri State) doubled and later scored from third base on a single by Kenton Crawford,3b(Southern Illinois).
With the bases loaded for Savannah in the 3rd inning, 2 runs scored on a single by Hunter Wilson,3b(Arkansas).
In the 5th inning Macon scored a run. Keaton Weisz,ss(Coastal Carolina) singled, went to second on a ground out, stole 3rd base and scored when Riley King,3b(Georgia) reached first base on a throwing error by the shortstop.
The Bananas scored a run in their 5th inning. Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia) walked, stole second, advanced to third on a balk, and scored on a single by Jake Sullivan,1b(South Florida)
Three runs were scored by the Bananas in the 6th inning highlited by a 2 run double by Marlowe.
The Bananas closed out their scoring with 2 runs in the 7th inning.
Jackson Jones,dh(Young Harris College) hit a 2 run home run over the right field fence in the Macon 8th inning. It was the second home run of the season for Jones. The final Macon run scored in the 9th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Brayden Beldon(W,3-2) (Oklahoma State) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowed 2 runs on 7 hits, struck out 5 and 2 BB.
Macon had 13 hits for the game and having an outstanding night at the plate, Crawford was 5-for-5 with 1RBI and 2 runs scored.
Getting 2 hits each for Savannah, Sullivan, Wilson, and Garrett Delano,rf(Brown).
The next Savannah home game is Friday(July 13th) against the Lexington County Blowfish.
Jake Sullivan was 2-for-2 with 2 RBI’s
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Macon Bacon 8 Savannah Bananas 0
The Savannah Bananas(21-9) played the Macon Bacon(15-14) Saturday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,269.
Six extra base hits propelled the Bacon to a 8-0 win. Three Macon doubles plated 5 runs.
In the first inning for Macon, Cal Gentry,2b(Georgia College) tripled and scored on a sac fly by Riley King,3b(Georgia).
A double by Zach Weisz,CF(Cal State Fullerton) drove in 2 runs for the Bacon in their 5th inning.
Two runs scored in the 6th inning for Macon on a double by Jared Kapturasky,lf(Mercyhurst).
The Bacon added 3 runs in the 7th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Jason Gifford(Reinhardt) (L,0-1), pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, struck out 8 and walked a batter.
Savannah had 6 hits for the game. Banana catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virginia) was 2-for-4.
Making his home debut for the Bananas, secondbaseman, Hunter Wilson(Arkansas) had numerous fielding opportunities which he handled flawlessly.(At Macon on Friday he was 2-for-3 with 2RBI's).
The next home game for Savannah is July 11th(Wednesday) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Hunter Wilson
Six extra base hits propelled the Bacon to a 8-0 win. Three Macon doubles plated 5 runs.
In the first inning for Macon, Cal Gentry,2b(Georgia College) tripled and scored on a sac fly by Riley King,3b(Georgia).
A double by Zach Weisz,CF(Cal State Fullerton) drove in 2 runs for the Bacon in their 5th inning.
Two runs scored in the 6th inning for Macon on a double by Jared Kapturasky,lf(Mercyhurst).
The Bacon added 3 runs in the 7th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Jason Gifford(Reinhardt) (L,0-1), pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, struck out 8 and walked a batter.
Savannah had 6 hits for the game. Banana catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virginia) was 2-for-4.
Making his home debut for the Bananas, secondbaseman, Hunter Wilson(Arkansas) had numerous fielding opportunities which he handled flawlessly.(At Macon on Friday he was 2-for-3 with 2RBI's).
The next home game for Savannah is July 11th(Wednesday) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Jake Sullivan(# 5) C/1b/DH
The Savannah Bananas are sending 6 players to the CPL All-Star game in Lexington.,SC July 8-9th. The Bananas versitle catcher, Jake Sullivan, has also played first base and has been the designated hitter this season.
GP 20
Avg .386
HR 1
RBI 13
R 14
SB 2
GP 20
Avg .386
RBI 13
R 14
SB 2
Friday, July 6, 2018
Clay Dungan (#6) ss/2b
Six Savannah Bananas players have been selected to play in the CPL All Star game scheduled July 8-9 in Lexington SC.
Clay Dungan has played exceptionally well this season leading his team and league with the highest batting average.
Statistics:
GP 22
AVG .407
HR 2
RBI 26
R 22
SB 10
Clay Dungan has played exceptionally well this season leading his team and league with the highest batting average.
Statistics:
GP 22
AVG .407
HR 2
RBI 26
R 22
SB 10
Lexington County Blowfish 7 Savannah Bananas 4
The Savannah Bananas(20-8) played the Lexington County Blowfish(9-18) Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,212).
Savannah outhit Lexington 10-9 but lost the game 7-4. The Bananas had numerous opportunities to score and left 13 runners on base.
Leading off the second inning for Savannah, catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virginia) singled and scored on a double by Garrett Delano,1b(Brown).
The Blowfish scored their first run in the 3rd inning. CJ Smith,lfGeorgia) walked and scored on a triple by Chandler Jenkins,DH(East Carolina). The Blowfish scored 2 runs in the 5th inning.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning highlited by an RBI single by Hamiliton and a sac fly by Delano scored the second run of the inning.
With the bases loaded for Savannah in the 6th inning, a sac fly by Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) scored their final run.
Sending 9 players to the plate in the 7th inning for Lexington, 3 runs scored. Leading off the inning, Zach Spivey,cf(Bethune-Cookman)homered over the right field fence(his 1st home run of the season). Chandler Jenkins singled to drive in a run. With the bases loaded, a walk scored a run.
The Blowfish added a run in the 8th inning.
Leading hitters for Savannah. Mason Miller,lf(Georgia Southern) was 2-for-5 with a run scored. Dirden was 2-for-3 with 1RBI and a run scored. Hamilton was 2-for- 5 scored a run and had 1RBI.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Peyton Fuller,(Oregon) pitched 4 innings, allowed 1 run on 2 hits, 3BB and 3 K's.Brayden Beldon(Oklahoma State) (L,2-2) pitched 2 innings, allowed 5 runs on 5 hits, 2K's and 1BB.
The next home game for Savannah is Saturday (July 7th) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Connor Hamilton was 2-for-5
Savannah outhit Lexington 10-9 but lost the game 7-4. The Bananas had numerous opportunities to score and left 13 runners on base.
Leading off the second inning for Savannah, catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virginia) singled and scored on a double by Garrett Delano,1b(Brown).
The Blowfish scored their first run in the 3rd inning. CJ Smith,lfGeorgia) walked and scored on a triple by Chandler Jenkins,DH(East Carolina). The Blowfish scored 2 runs in the 5th inning.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning highlited by an RBI single by Hamiliton and a sac fly by Delano scored the second run of the inning.
With the bases loaded for Savannah in the 6th inning, a sac fly by Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) scored their final run.
Sending 9 players to the plate in the 7th inning for Lexington, 3 runs scored. Leading off the inning, Zach Spivey,cf(Bethune-Cookman)homered over the right field fence(his 1st home run of the season). Chandler Jenkins singled to drive in a run. With the bases loaded, a walk scored a run.
The Blowfish added a run in the 8th inning.
Leading hitters for Savannah. Mason Miller,lf(Georgia Southern) was 2-for-5 with a run scored. Dirden was 2-for-3 with 1RBI and a run scored. Hamilton was 2-for- 5 scored a run and had 1RBI.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Peyton Fuller,(Oregon) pitched 4 innings, allowed 1 run on 2 hits, 3BB and 3 K's.Brayden Beldon(Oklahoma State) (L,2-2) pitched 2 innings, allowed 5 runs on 5 hits, 2K's and 1BB.
The next home game for Savannah is Saturday (July 7th) against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Jordan Merritt(#10) RHP
The Savannah Bananas are sending 6 players to the CPL All Star game in Lexington S.C. scheduled July 8-9 2018.
One of the Banana players is pitcher Jordan Merritt who has recorded impressive stats.
APP 6
GS 4
W 3
L 0
SV 0
IP 29.1
ERA 1.23
K 29
Players who have their name on their glove are destined for great things.
Picture by Malcolm Tully.
APP 6
GS 4
W 3
L 0
SV 0
IP 29.1
ERA 1.23
K 29
Players who have their name on their glove are destined for great things.
Picture by Malcolm Tully.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Savannah Bananas 4 Holly Springs Salamanders 3
The Savannah Bananas(19-8) played the Holly Springs Salamanders(8-20) Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,000) plus.
With the score tied 3-3 going into the bottom of the 10th inning for the Bananas, Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State) laced a single up the middle to drive-in the winning run.(4-3).
In the 2nd inning, Savannah scored a run on a single by Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State).
The Bananas scored a run in the 5th inning when Cade Marlowe reached first on an error by the shortstop, went to second on the throw, advanced to third on an error by the catcher. and scored on a single by Dungan.
Savannah scored a run in the 6th inning. Dirden doubled and scored on a single by Jake Howard,DH(North Georgia).
Two walks to the Salamanders in their 8th inning and both runners would score on a double by Peyton Isaacson,3b(Saint Leo). Isaacson scored on a wild pitch.
Savannah starting pitcher, Jordan Merrit(Citadel) pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, allowed 2 hits 3BB and 3 strike outs.
Pitching the final 2 innings for the Bananas, Hunter Phillips(South Alabama), (W,2-1) had 1K, and allowed 1 hit.
The Bananas had 11 hits for the game. Dungan was 5-for-5, with 2RBI's. He entered the contest with a .378 batting average and raised his average to .414.
The next game for Savannah is Thursday(July 5th) against the Lexington County Blowfish at Grayson Stadium.
With the score tied 3-3 going into the bottom of the 10th inning for the Bananas, Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State) laced a single up the middle to drive-in the winning run.(4-3).
In the 2nd inning, Savannah scored a run on a single by Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State).
The Bananas scored a run in the 5th inning when Cade Marlowe reached first on an error by the shortstop, went to second on the throw, advanced to third on an error by the catcher. and scored on a single by Dungan.
Savannah scored a run in the 6th inning. Dirden doubled and scored on a single by Jake Howard,DH(North Georgia).
Two walks to the Salamanders in their 8th inning and both runners would score on a double by Peyton Isaacson,3b(Saint Leo). Isaacson scored on a wild pitch.
Savannah starting pitcher, Jordan Merrit(Citadel) pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, allowed 2 hits 3BB and 3 strike outs.
Pitching the final 2 innings for the Bananas, Hunter Phillips(South Alabama), (W,2-1) had 1K, and allowed 1 hit.
The Bananas had 11 hits for the game. Dungan was 5-for-5, with 2RBI's. He entered the contest with a .378 batting average and raised his average to .414.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Gillum announced as the National head All Star coach
Congradulations to Savannah Bananas head coach Tyler Gillum as the Head coach at the annual All Star game for the National team as posted on the CPL website.
For the National All-Stars, Gillum comes in after leading his Bananas to a 19-7 first-half record and currently holding the second best team earned run average at 3.08 while also sitting second overall as a team in batting average at .278. One of his calling cards all season has been putting the pressure on teams, which has his team on a record setting pace as far as stolen bases in a year with 94 already after one half of play. He will be joined in the dugout by Brian Rountree of the High Point-Thomasville HiToms who won the West Division First Half Championship and Marshall McDonald of the host team Lexington County Blowfish.
The 2018 CPL All-Star event will will take place in Lexington, SC July 8-9th.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Gastonia Grizzlies 8 Savannah Bananas 4
The Savannah Bananas(17-6)played the Gastonia Grizzlies(9-14) Friday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd of 4,299.
Gastonia banged out 11 hits and won the game 8-4.
Savannah scored a run in the 3rd inning. Connor Hamilton,DH(West Virginia) walked, went to second on a wild pitch, advanced to third on a single by Jake Howard,2b(North Georgia) Hamiliton and scored on a throwing error.
In the 5th inning, catcher Jake Sullivan doubled and would score on a sac fly.
The Grizzlies scored their first run in the 6th inning. Catcher Conner Durden(USC-Aiken) doubled and went to third on a single by Jacob Rolly,1b(Belmont Abbey). A sac fly scored Durden.
Gastonia scored 3 runs in the 7th inning. Two infield hits and a walk loaded the bases. The first run scored on a ground out and 2 runs scored on a double by Rolly. The Grizzlies added 3 runs in the 8th inning and 1 run in the 9th inning.
Savannah scored 2 runs in their 7th inning. Howard doubled, went to third on a throwing error and scored on a wild pitch. A double by Clay Dungan,as(Indiana State) drove in the final run of the night for the Bananas.
Savannah had 9 hits for the game. Dungan was 2-for-4 with 1RBI and a run scored. Hamilton was 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored. Case Marlowe,CF(West Georgia) was 2-for-4.
Starting Savannah pitcher Zach Brockman(Liberty) pitcher 6 innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits, 2BB, and had 7 strike outs. It was an impressive outing for Brockman making his first start of the season.
The next Savannah home game is July 3rd against the Holly Springs Salamanders at Grayson Stadium.
Connor Hamilton
Gastonia banged out 11 hits and won the game 8-4.
Savannah scored a run in the 3rd inning. Connor Hamilton,DH(West Virginia) walked, went to second on a wild pitch, advanced to third on a single by Jake Howard,2b(North Georgia) Hamiliton and scored on a throwing error.
In the 5th inning, catcher Jake Sullivan doubled and would score on a sac fly.
The Grizzlies scored their first run in the 6th inning. Catcher Conner Durden(USC-Aiken) doubled and went to third on a single by Jacob Rolly,1b(Belmont Abbey). A sac fly scored Durden.
Gastonia scored 3 runs in the 7th inning. Two infield hits and a walk loaded the bases. The first run scored on a ground out and 2 runs scored on a double by Rolly. The Grizzlies added 3 runs in the 8th inning and 1 run in the 9th inning.
Savannah scored 2 runs in their 7th inning. Howard doubled, went to third on a throwing error and scored on a wild pitch. A double by Clay Dungan,as(Indiana State) drove in the final run of the night for the Bananas.
Savannah had 9 hits for the game. Dungan was 2-for-4 with 1RBI and a run scored. Hamilton was 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored. Case Marlowe,CF(West Georgia) was 2-for-4.
Starting Savannah pitcher Zach Brockman(Liberty) pitcher 6 innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits, 2BB, and had 7 strike outs. It was an impressive outing for Brockman making his first start of the season.
The next Savannah home game is July 3rd against the Holly Springs Salamanders at Grayson Stadium.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Macon Bacon 5 Savannah Bananas 4
The Savannah Bananas(17-4) played the Macon Bacon10-11) Wednesday at 12:00 noon at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,046).
The Bacon eddged the Bananas 5-4,
Macon got off to a quick start scoring 4 runs in the first inning highlited by a 2 run home run by Brandon Michie,1b(Mercer), his first home run of the season.
The Bacon scored their final run in the 4th inning.
In the 3rd inning for Savannah, Jake Sullivan,dh (South Florida) was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in a run. The second run scored on a sac fly.
Savannah scored a run in the 5th inning on a single by Jake Sullivan.
The Bananas scored their final run in the 8th inning when Cade Marlowe,lf,(West Georgia) singled, stole second, stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
Both teams had 7 hits. Connor Basler,ss(Southeast Missouri State) was 1-for-3, 1stolen base, and 2 runs scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Friday(June 29th) against the Gastonia Grizzlies at Grayson Stadium.
Connor Basler
The Bacon eddged the Bananas 5-4,
Macon got off to a quick start scoring 4 runs in the first inning highlited by a 2 run home run by Brandon Michie,1b(Mercer), his first home run of the season.
The Bacon scored their final run in the 4th inning.
In the 3rd inning for Savannah, Jake Sullivan,dh (South Florida) was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in a run. The second run scored on a sac fly.
Savannah scored a run in the 5th inning on a single by Jake Sullivan.
The Bananas scored their final run in the 8th inning when Cade Marlowe,lf,(West Georgia) singled, stole second, stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
Both teams had 7 hits. Connor Basler,ss(Southeast Missouri State) was 1-for-3, 1stolen base, and 2 runs scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Friday(June 29th) against the Gastonia Grizzlies at Grayson Stadium.
Connor Basler
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Savannah Bananas 3 Peninsula Pilots 2
The Savannah Bananas(16-4) played the Peninsula Pilots(13-6) Monday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,067.
Trailing 2-1 going into the bottom of the 9th inning, Savannah scored 2 runs to win the game 3-2.
Leading off the 3rd inning for the Pilots,Duncan Hunter,RF(Jacksonville) walked and later scored on a sac fly.
In the 3rd inning for Savannah, Jake Howard,2b(North Georgia) reached base in an error and would score on a ground out.
The lead off hitter for Peninsula in the 4th inning, Cole Prestegard,1b(Troy) hit a triple to deep center field and scored on a fielder's choice.
Bananas fans saw an exciting 9th inning. Catcher Jake Sullivan(South Florida) singled and was replaced by pinch runner Alex Rodriquez (Kentucky). Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia) doubled to score Rodriquez. Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in Marlowe with the winning run.
It was a solid pitching performance by Bananas starter, Jordan Merritt(Citadel) pitching 6 innings, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, 3 BB and 9 strike outs. Pitching the 9th inning, Nick Laster(Eastern Kentucky) W,1-0 recorded a strike out and gave up 1 hit.
Savannah out hit Peninsula 8-6. Sullivan was 2-for-4 and Marlowe was 2-for-4 with 1RBI and a run scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Wednesday(6-27-18) against Macon Bacon starting at 12:00 noon at Grayson Stadium.
Justin Dirden drives in the wining run in the 9th inning
Trailing 2-1 going into the bottom of the 9th inning, Savannah scored 2 runs to win the game 3-2.
Leading off the 3rd inning for the Pilots,Duncan Hunter,RF(Jacksonville) walked and later scored on a sac fly.
In the 3rd inning for Savannah, Jake Howard,2b(North Georgia) reached base in an error and would score on a ground out.
The lead off hitter for Peninsula in the 4th inning, Cole Prestegard,1b(Troy) hit a triple to deep center field and scored on a fielder's choice.
Bananas fans saw an exciting 9th inning. Catcher Jake Sullivan(South Florida) singled and was replaced by pinch runner Alex Rodriquez (Kentucky). Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia) doubled to score Rodriquez. Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in Marlowe with the winning run.
It was a solid pitching performance by Bananas starter, Jordan Merritt(Citadel) pitching 6 innings, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, 3 BB and 9 strike outs. Pitching the 9th inning, Nick Laster(Eastern Kentucky) W,1-0 recorded a strike out and gave up 1 hit.
Savannah out hit Peninsula 8-6. Sullivan was 2-for-4 and Marlowe was 2-for-4 with 1RBI and a run scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Wednesday(6-27-18) against Macon Bacon starting at 12:00 noon at Grayson Stadium.
Monday, June 25, 2018
Savannah Bananas 6 Florence RedWolves 3
The Savannah Bananas(15-4) played the Florence RedWolves(10-9) Sunday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd of 4,000 plus fans. The game was scheduled on Sunday because of the June 13th game being rained out.
The Bananas came from behind to win the game 6-3 and more importantly advance to the CPL playoffs for their 3rd convective year. They clinched the 1st-half South title which will give them the 1st round home game in the playoffs.
Savannah scored their first run in the 3rd inning on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State).
Leading off the 5th inning for Florence, AJ Archambo,RF(Oral Roberts) walked and latter scored on a single by Giffin Hulecki,CF(Ball State).The second run scored on a throwing error by the pitcher in a pickoff throw. Florence added their final run in the 6th inning.
The Bananas added two runs in the 5th inning and 1 run in the 6th inning.
In the 7 the inning for Savannah, Alex Rodriquez,3b(Kentucky) singled and he advanced to third on a single by Ruben Somelilan,CF(Jacksonville). A double by Dungan drove in both runners.
The Bananas pitchers limited the RedWolves to just 4 hits for the game. Pitching in relief for Savannah, Jason Ruffcorn(Texas A&M) (W,1-1) pitching 1 2/3 innings allowed 2runs on 2 hits, and 1BB. Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) pitched the 9th inning and recorded his 5th save.
Savannah collected 9 hits for the game. Dungan was 2-for-3 with 3RBI's and a run scored. Rodriquez was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Somelilan went 2-for-4 and scored 2 runs.
The next home game for Savannah, is tomorrow(Monday) at Grayson Stadium against the Peninsula Pilots(13-6).
Alex Rodriquez was 2-for-3
The Bananas came from behind to win the game 6-3 and more importantly advance to the CPL playoffs for their 3rd convective year. They clinched the 1st-half South title which will give them the 1st round home game in the playoffs.
Savannah scored their first run in the 3rd inning on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State).
Leading off the 5th inning for Florence, AJ Archambo,RF(Oral Roberts) walked and latter scored on a single by Giffin Hulecki,CF(Ball State).The second run scored on a throwing error by the pitcher in a pickoff throw. Florence added their final run in the 6th inning.
The Bananas added two runs in the 5th inning and 1 run in the 6th inning.
In the 7 the inning for Savannah, Alex Rodriquez,3b(Kentucky) singled and he advanced to third on a single by Ruben Somelilan,CF(Jacksonville). A double by Dungan drove in both runners.
The Bananas pitchers limited the RedWolves to just 4 hits for the game. Pitching in relief for Savannah, Jason Ruffcorn(Texas A&M) (W,1-1) pitching 1 2/3 innings allowed 2runs on 2 hits, and 1BB. Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) pitched the 9th inning and recorded his 5th save.
Savannah collected 9 hits for the game. Dungan was 2-for-3 with 3RBI's and a run scored. Rodriquez was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Somelilan went 2-for-4 and scored 2 runs.
The next home game for Savannah, is tomorrow(Monday) at Grayson Stadium against the Peninsula Pilots(13-6).
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Savannah Bananas 6 Gastonia Grizzlies 2
The Savannah Bananas (14-4) played the Gastonia Grizzlies(9-11) Saturday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,302).
Savannah made good use of their 9 hits with timely hits and won the game 6-2.
Gastonia got on the board in the 3rd inning scoring 2 runs on back to back RBI singles by Tommy Bullock,ss(Charlotte) and by catcher Conner Durden,(USC-Aiken).
Savannah answered in their 3rd inning scoring 3 runs. Mason Miller,lf(Georgia Southern) doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State). Later in the inning, a single by Jake Sullivan,1b(South Florida) drove in 2 runs.
In the 6th inning Savannah scored a run. Cade Marlowe,cf(West Georgia) singled and later scored on a sac fly. The Bananas added 2 more runs in the 8th inning.
Going into the game tonight, Sullivan led the team with a .436 batting average and improved his average (.476) by going 3-for-3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.
Pitching 3 2/3 shutout innings in relief for Savannah, Kyle Luigs(W,2-0) struck out 5 batters and did not allow a hit. Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) pitched the 9th inning and recorded 2 K's.
Savannah plays the Florence RedWolves tomorrow evening(Sunday) at Grayson Stadium which is a make up game for the June 13th rain out game.
Sullivan was 3-for-3
Savannah made good use of their 9 hits with timely hits and won the game 6-2.
Gastonia got on the board in the 3rd inning scoring 2 runs on back to back RBI singles by Tommy Bullock,ss(Charlotte) and by catcher Conner Durden,(USC-Aiken).
Savannah answered in their 3rd inning scoring 3 runs. Mason Miller,lf(Georgia Southern) doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State). Later in the inning, a single by Jake Sullivan,1b(South Florida) drove in 2 runs.
In the 6th inning Savannah scored a run. Cade Marlowe,cf(West Georgia) singled and later scored on a sac fly. The Bananas added 2 more runs in the 8th inning.
Going into the game tonight, Sullivan led the team with a .436 batting average and improved his average (.476) by going 3-for-3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.
Pitching 3 2/3 shutout innings in relief for Savannah, Kyle Luigs(W,2-0) struck out 5 batters and did not allow a hit. Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) pitched the 9th inning and recorded 2 K's.
Savannah plays the Florence RedWolves tomorrow evening(Sunday) at Grayson Stadium which is a make up game for the June 13th rain out game.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Savannah Bananas 8 Macon Bacon 3
The Savannah Bananas(13-3) played the Macon Bacon(7-9)Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,222). Savannah has won the last 6 games against their rival the Bacon.
Savannah scored 7 runs in the 5th inning and won the game 8-3.
Leading off the second inning for the Bacon, Kenyon Crawford,rf( Southern Illinois) hit a triple to deep center field and scored on a bunt single by Connor Corbitt,lf(North Georgia). A double by catcher Alex Crotty scored Corbitt. Macon scored a run in the 7th inning to close our their scoring.
Sending 11 players to the plate in the 5th inning, Savannah pushed across 7 runs on 4 hits, a walk and a couple of errors. Ruben Somelilan,cf(Jacksonville) drove in a run. Driving in two runs with a single was Yorvis Torrealba,(Central Florida). Jacob SullivanDh(South Florida) drove in a run. Connor Basler,as(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in a run. Two runs scored on a pair of errors and a wild pitch, The final run for the Bananas was scored in the 7th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Brayden Beldon(Oklahoma State) (W2-0) pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 runs on 6 hits, 0 walks and 8 strike outs.
Both teams had 9 hits for the game. Leading hitters for Savannah:Somelilan was 2-for-5 with 1RBI and a run scored. Torrrealba was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Saturday at Grayson Stadium against the Gastonia Grizzlies.
With the win Brayden Beldon is (2-0)
Savannah scored 7 runs in the 5th inning and won the game 8-3.
Leading off the second inning for the Bacon, Kenyon Crawford,rf( Southern Illinois) hit a triple to deep center field and scored on a bunt single by Connor Corbitt,lf(North Georgia). A double by catcher Alex Crotty scored Corbitt. Macon scored a run in the 7th inning to close our their scoring.
Sending 11 players to the plate in the 5th inning, Savannah pushed across 7 runs on 4 hits, a walk and a couple of errors. Ruben Somelilan,cf(Jacksonville) drove in a run. Driving in two runs with a single was Yorvis Torrealba,(Central Florida). Jacob SullivanDh(South Florida) drove in a run. Connor Basler,as(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in a run. Two runs scored on a pair of errors and a wild pitch, The final run for the Bananas was scored in the 7th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Brayden Beldon(Oklahoma State) (W2-0) pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 runs on 6 hits, 0 walks and 8 strike outs.
Both teams had 9 hits for the game. Leading hitters for Savannah:Somelilan was 2-for-5 with 1RBI and a run scored. Torrrealba was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Saturday at Grayson Stadium against the Gastonia Grizzlies.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Savannah Bananas 5 Lexington County Blowfish 1
The Savannah Bananas(11-3) played the Lexington County Blowfish(6-10) Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,079).
Savannah used excellent pitching and speed to win 5-1. Bananas pitchers struck out 15 batters and the team stole 10 bases. Two stolen bases each: Basler, Rodriguez, and Cade Marlowe. Torrealba had 3 stolen bases while Dirden stole a base.
The Bananas got off to a quick start in the first inning scoring a run without a hit. A couple hit batters and a throwing error by the catcher allowed the first run to score.
Two runs crossed the plate in the 2nd inning for Savannah. A single by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State) scored a run and Clay Dungan,as(Indiana State) drove in the second run in the inning with a single.
A double in the 4th inning for the Bananas by Dungan scored 2 runs.
Lexington scored their run in the 5th inning. Sean Parsons,1b(North Greenville) singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Aaron Adams,ss(College of Charleston).
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Tyler Follis((Louisiana Tech) pitched a gem, 5 innings, allowed 3 hits, 9K's 1 run and 0BB. Relivers Klye Luigs(North Georgia) and Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) combined for 6 strike outs and 1 hit.
Leading hitters for Savannah with 2 hits each: Basler( 2 runs scored) and Dungan(3 RBI's).
The next home game for Savannsh is Thursday against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Tyler Follis is (2-0).
Savannah used excellent pitching and speed to win 5-1. Bananas pitchers struck out 15 batters and the team stole 10 bases. Two stolen bases each: Basler, Rodriguez, and Cade Marlowe. Torrealba had 3 stolen bases while Dirden stole a base.
The Bananas got off to a quick start in the first inning scoring a run without a hit. A couple hit batters and a throwing error by the catcher allowed the first run to score.
Two runs crossed the plate in the 2nd inning for Savannah. A single by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State) scored a run and Clay Dungan,as(Indiana State) drove in the second run in the inning with a single.
A double in the 4th inning for the Bananas by Dungan scored 2 runs.
Lexington scored their run in the 5th inning. Sean Parsons,1b(North Greenville) singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Aaron Adams,ss(College of Charleston).
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Tyler Follis((Louisiana Tech) pitched a gem, 5 innings, allowed 3 hits, 9K's 1 run and 0BB. Relivers Klye Luigs(North Georgia) and Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) combined for 6 strike outs and 1 hit.
Leading hitters for Savannah with 2 hits each: Basler( 2 runs scored) and Dungan(3 RBI's).
The next home game for Savannsh is Thursday against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.
Tyler Follis is (2-0).
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Florence RedWolves 6 Savannah Bananas 5
The Savannah Bananas[9-2) played the Florence RedWolves(5-6) Friday evening in front of a sold out crowd(4,201).
Savannah out hit Florence 14-6 but lost the game 6-5. The Bananas had numerous opportunities to score but came up short.
The RedWolves scored a run in the 2nd inning. Joe Simone,rf(Rider) singled, stole second and scored on a single by Cole Dubet,2b(Saint Louis),
In their second inning, Savannah scored a run. Alex Rodrigues,3b(Kentucky) walked and advanced to third on a single by catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virginia). Rodrigues scored on a single by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State).
Florence scored three runs in the 3rd inning highlited by a 2 run scoring double by Simone.
A single in the 6th inning for Savannah by Garrett Delano,rf(Brown) scored 1 runs and another run scored when the left fielder's throw sailed over the catcher's head.
In the 7th inning for Florence, a double by Ben Peden,DH(The Citadel) drove in 2 runs.
Savannah closed out their scoring in their 8th inning scoring 2 runs on a single by Rodrigues.
One of the leading hitters for Savannah was Jacob Sullivan1b(South Florida) who was 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored.
The Bananas return home on June 19th to play the Lexington County Blowfish at Grayson Stadium.
Jacob Sullivan was 2-for-4
Savannah out hit Florence 14-6 but lost the game 6-5. The Bananas had numerous opportunities to score but came up short.
The RedWolves scored a run in the 2nd inning. Joe Simone,rf(Rider) singled, stole second and scored on a single by Cole Dubet,2b(Saint Louis),
In their second inning, Savannah scored a run. Alex Rodrigues,3b(Kentucky) walked and advanced to third on a single by catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virginia). Rodrigues scored on a single by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State).
Florence scored three runs in the 3rd inning highlited by a 2 run scoring double by Simone.
A single in the 6th inning for Savannah by Garrett Delano,rf(Brown) scored 1 runs and another run scored when the left fielder's throw sailed over the catcher's head.
In the 7th inning for Florence, a double by Ben Peden,DH(The Citadel) drove in 2 runs.
Savannah closed out their scoring in their 8th inning scoring 2 runs on a single by Rodrigues.
One of the leading hitters for Savannah was Jacob Sullivan1b(South Florida) who was 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored.
The Bananas return home on June 19th to play the Lexington County Blowfish at Grayson Stadium.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Lexington County Blowfish 5 Savannah Bananas 4
The Savannah Bananas (6-1) in first place in the CPL West division, played the Lexington County Blowfish(3-5) Saturday evening in front of a sold out crowd 4,462(Bananas owner Jesse Cole reports this is an attendance record).
Trailing by 4 runs going into the top of the 9th, Lexington rallied for 5 runs and won the game 5-4,
Savannah scored a run in the 2nd inning when Trenton Nash,2b(Middle Georgia State) walked, stole second and scored on a single by catcher Jacob Sullivan(South Florida).
In the second inning Savannah scored a run. Yorvis Torrealba,lf(Central Florida) singled and later scored on a single by Nash.
The Bananas scored 2 runs in their 4th inning to close out their scoring. A double by Sullivan scored the first run and Sullivan scored on a single by Clay Dungen,ss(Indiana State).
It was a big 9th inning rally for the Blowfish. With the bases loaded, pinch hitter Hunter Lipscomb(Winthrop) drove in the first run with a single. A single byPatrick Price2b(Gardner-Webb) drove in 2 runs. Zachary Spivey,cf( Bethune-Cookman) drove in a run with a single. Aaron Adams,3b(College of Charleston) singled to drive in the final run.
Savannah had 11 hits for the game. Leading hitters: Sullivan was 4-for-4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Dungen was 4-for-4 with 1 RBI. Nash was 2-for-4 with 1 RBI.
Starting Savannah pitcher Zach Brockman(Liberty) was superb pitching 6 shutouts innings, allowed 4 hits, 7K’s and 0 BB.
The next Savannah home game is on Wednesday(June 13th) again the Florence RedWolves.
Starting Savannah pitcher Zack Brockman pitched 6 shutout innings
Trailing by 4 runs going into the top of the 9th, Lexington rallied for 5 runs and won the game 5-4,
Savannah scored a run in the 2nd inning when Trenton Nash,2b(Middle Georgia State) walked, stole second and scored on a single by catcher Jacob Sullivan(South Florida).
In the second inning Savannah scored a run. Yorvis Torrealba,lf(Central Florida) singled and later scored on a single by Nash.
The Bananas scored 2 runs in their 4th inning to close out their scoring. A double by Sullivan scored the first run and Sullivan scored on a single by Clay Dungen,ss(Indiana State).
It was a big 9th inning rally for the Blowfish. With the bases loaded, pinch hitter Hunter Lipscomb(Winthrop) drove in the first run with a single. A single byPatrick Price2b(Gardner-Webb) drove in 2 runs. Zachary Spivey,cf( Bethune-Cookman) drove in a run with a single. Aaron Adams,3b(College of Charleston) singled to drive in the final run.
Savannah had 11 hits for the game. Leading hitters: Sullivan was 4-for-4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Dungen was 4-for-4 with 1 RBI. Nash was 2-for-4 with 1 RBI.
Starting Savannah pitcher Zach Brockman(Liberty) was superb pitching 6 shutouts innings, allowed 4 hits, 7K’s and 0 BB.
The next Savannah home game is on Wednesday(June 13th) again the Florence RedWolves.
Friday, June 8, 2018
Savannah Bananas 9 Lexington County Blowfish 8
The Savannah Bananas(4-1) played the Lexington County Blowfish(3-3) Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,000 plus.
Fans saw an exciting game with Savannsh scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to win 9-8.
Savannah scored a run in the 1st inning when Clay Dungen,ss(Indiana State) singled, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Trenton Nash,2b(Middle Georgia State).
Lexington scored a run in the 2nd inning and added three runs in the 4th inning on a triple, two doubles and a single.
Sending 9 players to the plate in the 5th inning, Savannah pushed across 5 runs. With the bases loaded, Mason Miller,CF(Georgia Southern) singled driving in the first run. Dungen singled to drive in the second run. Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) tripled to plate 2 runs. During a run down between first base and second base,
a throwing error allowed Dirden to score.
The Bananas scored a run in the 8th inning and 2 runs in the 10th inning.
Lexington scored 2 runs in the 7th inning, 1 run in the 8th inning and a run in the 10th inning.
Lexington out hit Savannah 13-11. Leading hitters for Savannah were Dirden 3-for-5 with 3RBI's and 2 runs scored. Jacob Greene,1b(Emory) was 3-for-3 with a run scored.
The leading hitter for the Blowfish was Connor Tate,3b(Georgia) was 4-for-5 with 2 runs scored.
Savannah sent 7 pitchers to the mound. Pitching the final 2 innings, Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) (W,1-0) allowed 1 run on 1 hit and 1BB.
The next home game for Savannah is Saturday at Grayson Stadium against the Lexington County Blowfish.
Jacob Greene was 3-for-3 with a run scored
Fans saw an exciting game with Savannsh scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to win 9-8.
Savannah scored a run in the 1st inning when Clay Dungen,ss(Indiana State) singled, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Trenton Nash,2b(Middle Georgia State).
Lexington scored a run in the 2nd inning and added three runs in the 4th inning on a triple, two doubles and a single.
Sending 9 players to the plate in the 5th inning, Savannah pushed across 5 runs. With the bases loaded, Mason Miller,CF(Georgia Southern) singled driving in the first run. Dungen singled to drive in the second run. Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) tripled to plate 2 runs. During a run down between first base and second base,
a throwing error allowed Dirden to score.
The Bananas scored a run in the 8th inning and 2 runs in the 10th inning.
Lexington scored 2 runs in the 7th inning, 1 run in the 8th inning and a run in the 10th inning.
Lexington out hit Savannah 13-11. Leading hitters for Savannah were Dirden 3-for-5 with 3RBI's and 2 runs scored. Jacob Greene,1b(Emory) was 3-for-3 with a run scored.
The leading hitter for the Blowfish was Connor Tate,3b(Georgia) was 4-for-5 with 2 runs scored.
Savannah sent 7 pitchers to the mound. Pitching the final 2 innings, Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) (W,1-0) allowed 1 run on 1 hit and 1BB.
The next home game for Savannah is Saturday at Grayson Stadium against the Lexington County Blowfish.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Welcome
I would like to welcome Elliot Forde as a writer for the blog(savannahbananas@blogspot.com). Returning to Savannah for his 3rd season, Elliot has been a stellar pitcher for the Bananas. Look forward to watching him pitch and reading his articles.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Savannah Bananas 10 Macon Bacon 3
The Savannah Bananas played the Macon Bacon(series tied at 1-1) Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,000 plus.
Savannah played well tonight with good pitching, good hitting, and excellent base stealing with 12 stolen bases. The Bananas won 10-3.
In the first inning Macon manufactured a run without a hit
on a couple of throwing errors by infielders and a ground out.
Sending 9 batters to the plate in the first inning, Savannah scored 3 runs. Mason Miller,lfGeorgia Southern) was hit by a pitch, stole second, and scored on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State)
Dungan scored on a ground out. Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) walked and scored on a single by catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virgina).
In the second inning, Savannah scored 3 runs highlited by a single by Trenton Nash,3b(Middle Georgia State) to drive in 2 runs.
Macon scored a run in the 4th inning on a single by Riley King,3b(Georgia) and he scored on a double by Sean McDermott,1b(Mercer). The final Bacon run was scored in the 6 the inning.
Savannah added 3 runs in the 4th inning and scored their final run in the 8th inning.
The starting pitcher for Savannah, Tyler Follis(Louisiana Tech) pitched 4 innings, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits and struck out 6 batters. Matthew Arias(Erskine college) (W,1-0), pitched 1 inning allowed 1 hit, 1k, and 1BB. Six Banana pitchers struck out at least 1 batter every inning and had 12 strike outs for the game.
Savannah out hit Macon 12-7. Leading hitter for Savannah, Dungan was 3-for-5 with 1RBI and 2 runs scored.
The next Savannah home game is Thursday at Grayson Stadium against the Lexington County Blowfish.
Trenton Nash was 2-for-4 with 4 RBI's and 2 runs scored.
Savannah played well tonight with good pitching, good hitting, and excellent base stealing with 12 stolen bases. The Bananas won 10-3.
In the first inning Macon manufactured a run without a hit
on a couple of throwing errors by infielders and a ground out.
Sending 9 batters to the plate in the first inning, Savannah scored 3 runs. Mason Miller,lfGeorgia Southern) was hit by a pitch, stole second, and scored on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State)
Dungan scored on a ground out. Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) walked and scored on a single by catcher Connor Hamilton(West Virgina).
In the second inning, Savannah scored 3 runs highlited by a single by Trenton Nash,3b(Middle Georgia State) to drive in 2 runs.
Macon scored a run in the 4th inning on a single by Riley King,3b(Georgia) and he scored on a double by Sean McDermott,1b(Mercer). The final Bacon run was scored in the 6 the inning.
Savannah added 3 runs in the 4th inning and scored their final run in the 8th inning.
The starting pitcher for Savannah, Tyler Follis(Louisiana Tech) pitched 4 innings, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits and struck out 6 batters. Matthew Arias(Erskine college) (W,1-0), pitched 1 inning allowed 1 hit, 1k, and 1BB. Six Banana pitchers struck out at least 1 batter every inning and had 12 strike outs for the game.
Savannah out hit Macon 12-7. Leading hitter for Savannah, Dungan was 3-for-5 with 1RBI and 2 runs scored.
The next Savannah home game is Thursday at Grayson Stadium against the Lexington County Blowfish.
Trenton Nash was 2-for-4 with 4 RBI's and 2 runs scored.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Savannah Bananas 4 Florence RedWolves 1
The Savannah Bananas played the Florence RedWolves Friday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,000 plus).
Savannah utilized solid pitching and timely hitting to win 4-1.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Brayden Beldon(Oklahoma State) pitched 3 2/3 innings, walked 2, allowed 3 hits and struck out 6 batters. Seventeen strikeouts were recorded by the Banana pitching staff. Kyle Luigs(North Georgia) won,1-0 and Hunter Phillips,pitched the 9th inning allowed 2 hits and struck out 3, recorded a save.
In the third inning, three consecutive walks loaded the bases for Savannah and a run scored on a walk to Sam Claycamp,2b(Franklin College).
Savannah scored a run in the 4th inning when Mason Miller,2b(Georgia Southern) singled, stole second and scored on a single by Trenton Nash,ss(Middle Georgia State).
The Bananas added a run in the 5th inning and closed out their scoring in the 8th inning when Jake Howard,DH(Notth Georgia) singled, stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sac fly.
Florence scored their run in the 8th inning. McLendon Sears2b,(College of Charleston) walked, stole second, stole third and scored on a single by catcher Matthew Honneycutt(Mars Hill).
On Saturday the Bananas travel to play the Macon Bacon and a bus is taking Bananas fans to the game.
Savannah starter Brayden Beldon struck out 6 batters.
Savannah utilized solid pitching and timely hitting to win 4-1.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Brayden Beldon(Oklahoma State) pitched 3 2/3 innings, walked 2, allowed 3 hits and struck out 6 batters. Seventeen strikeouts were recorded by the Banana pitching staff. Kyle Luigs(North Georgia) won,1-0 and Hunter Phillips,pitched the 9th inning allowed 2 hits and struck out 3, recorded a save.
In the third inning, three consecutive walks loaded the bases for Savannah and a run scored on a walk to Sam Claycamp,2b(Franklin College).
Savannah scored a run in the 4th inning when Mason Miller,2b(Georgia Southern) singled, stole second and scored on a single by Trenton Nash,ss(Middle Georgia State).
The Bananas added a run in the 5th inning and closed out their scoring in the 8th inning when Jake Howard,DH(Notth Georgia) singled, stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sac fly.
Florence scored their run in the 8th inning. McLendon Sears2b,(College of Charleston) walked, stole second, stole third and scored on a single by catcher Matthew Honneycutt(Mars Hill).
On Saturday the Bananas travel to play the Macon Bacon and a bus is taking Bananas fans to the game.
Savannah starter Brayden Beldon struck out 6 batters.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Coastal plains league web site
Bananas fans, friends, and family members who can not attends games can check on Savannah Bananas status by going to the web site at Coastal plains league. The night of a game, click on menu. Then click on schedule and scroll down to the Banana game and then check live stats. Fans receive an update of the game in progress. This is a new feature I learned about this season.
Macon Bacon 10 Savannah Bananas 6
Opening night Thursday for the Savannah Bananas at Grayson Stadium was sold out(4,341) as they hosted rival Macon Bacon.
Macon out hit Savannah 11- 9 and won the game 10-6.
Leading off the game for Macon, Cal Gentry,ss(Georgia College) singled, advanced to second on a single, went to third on a wild pitch, and scored on a balk.
Savannah scored a run in their first inning when Trenton Nash,ss(Middle Georgia State) reached first base on an error, stole second and third then scored on an error by the second baseman on a ground ball hit by Conner Hamilton,lb(West Virginia).
In the 3rd inning, Savannah scored 3 runs highlited by a triple by Mason Miller, 2b(Georgia Southern) driving in two runs.
The Bananas scored a run in the 3rd inning and a run in the 5th inning.
Macon scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning, 2 runs in the 4th inning and 1 run in the 5 the inning.
In their 9th inning, Macon exploded for 4 runs. Catcher Andres Perez(North Georgia) doubled and scored on 2 concetive fly outs. Another run scored on a home run over the left field fence by,CJ Bush,RF(Murray State).
Savannah plays the Florence RedWolves tomorrow (Friday) evening at 7:00pm at Grayson Stadium.
Garrett Delano was 2-for-5
Macon out hit Savannah 11- 9 and won the game 10-6.
Leading off the game for Macon, Cal Gentry,ss(Georgia College) singled, advanced to second on a single, went to third on a wild pitch, and scored on a balk.
Savannah scored a run in their first inning when Trenton Nash,ss(Middle Georgia State) reached first base on an error, stole second and third then scored on an error by the second baseman on a ground ball hit by Conner Hamilton,lb(West Virginia).
In the 3rd inning, Savannah scored 3 runs highlited by a triple by Mason Miller, 2b(Georgia Southern) driving in two runs.
The Bananas scored a run in the 3rd inning and a run in the 5th inning.
Macon scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning, 2 runs in the 4th inning and 1 run in the 5 the inning.
In their 9th inning, Macon exploded for 4 runs. Catcher Andres Perez(North Georgia) doubled and scored on 2 concetive fly outs. Another run scored on a home run over the left field fence by,CJ Bush,RF(Murray State).
Savannah plays the Florence RedWolves tomorrow (Friday) evening at 7:00pm at Grayson Stadium.
Garrett Delano was 2-for-5
Monday, May 28, 2018
2018 Fan Fest
The Savannah Bananas held their 2018 Fan Fest at Grayson Stadium between 5-7 pm on Memorial day. The free event was open to the public. Served was all-you-can- eat hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, pop corn, cookies, water, and soda. Fans got to meet the Bananas head coach Tyler Gillum and players who took batting practice and participated in a home run derby. Kids had a great time running the bases and playing catch with the players.
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