Fans can view the slideshow of pictures taken at the game.
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Savannah Bananas
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Savannah Bananas 3 Gastonia Grizzlies 2
The Savannah Bananas played the Gastonia Grizzlies at Grayson Stadium Tuesday evening in front of another sold out crowd(4,290 fans).
In the bottom of the 8th inning, a clutch 2 run home run by Austin Schultz(dh) helped the Bananas win 3-2.
Fans can view the slideshow of pictures taken at the game.
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Fans can view the slideshow of pictures taken at the game.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
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
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