Party Animals bring ‘Banana Ball’ back to Las Vegas — PHOTOS
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A member of the Party Animals busts through a wall dressed as the Kool-Aid Man after winning the inning during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Umpire Vincent “Vinny” Chapman, left, and Party Animals’ Dustin Baber, right, chug glasses of beer before Baber’s at-bat during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Party Animals begin to dance after defeating the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jake Skole (1) looks back at the crowd after making it to third base during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A young fan watches the big screen during the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters’ Zach Watson (13) hits the ball during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters’ Blaine McIntosh (7) hits the ball during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters stand in disbelief after a ball was called foul during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Taj Porter (26) watches his ball fly foul during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A young fan points out a missed call during the game between the Party Animals and the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
From left: Madison “Crawfish Girl” Golden, “Uncle Bubble Gum,” and Firefighters’ Emmanuel Rosario argue a call during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters’ Christian Dearman, left, high-fives Parker Nolan (10) after scoring a run during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Linda the Crawfish, held by Madison “Crawfish Girl” Golden, both of New Orleans, Louisiana, watch the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Noah Fisher (12) throws the ball in from the outfield during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters’ Head Coach Valerie Perez, left, talks to a teammate during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Matt “The Young Professor” Graifer dances with the crowd during the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Umpire Vincent “Vinny” Chapman dances during the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters’ Collin Ledbetter pitches the ball during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Connor Higgins (33) pitches the ball during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Firefighters perform their celebration routine, inspired by the Bellagio fountain show, after winning the inning during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters’ Joe Lytle hits the ball while wearing bunker gear during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Firefighters’ Logan Lacey (32) hits the ball during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A couple married for 48 years kisses during a makeout competition during the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Jason Swan (2) prepares to hit the ball during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A Savannah Bananas fan watches the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Taj Porter (26) attempts to put on a Dunkin’ pool floaty during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Firefighters celebrate winning the inning during the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Instead of receiving items from the gift shop, a young fan decides to hose their dad during the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Chase Achuff (11) stares down Firefighters’ Joe Lytle (22) during the game at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Dalton Ponce dances on the mound before pitching the ball during the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Members of the Firefighters watch as Garrett Declue flexes before the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A young fan that hit the homerun of the game runs toward home base during the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Firefighters dance after their lineup is announced before the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Members of the Firefighters rip off bunker gear as their names are announced before the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A baby dressed as a monkey is honored before the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A fan throws the first gift before the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Dalton Ponce (17) dances as the starting lineup is announced before the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animal fans look for their seats before the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Young fans talk to Firefighters’ Head Coach Valerie Perez before the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Young fans have baseballs signed by members of the Firefighters before the game against the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Fans file into the stadium before the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Party Animals join the crowd outside of the stadium before the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Broadcaster Drake C. Toll prepares his setup before the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Fans wait to go into the stadium before the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Party Animals’ Jason Swan (2) dances with fans before the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Members of the Party Animals join the crowd outside of the stadium before the game against the Firefighters at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Fans wait to go into the stadium before the game between the Firefighters and the Party Animals at Las Vegas Ballpark on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“Banana Ball” returned to Las Vegas on Friday as the Party Animals took on the Firefighters in a fun exhibition baseball game at Las Vegas Ballpark.
The style of play, pioneered by the Savannah Bananas, is fast-paced, including elaborate walk-up routines and a variety of gimmicks.
The Party Animals and Firefighters play again in a sold-out game at 7 p.m. Saturday at Las Vegas Ballpark.
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