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Photos: Savannah Bananas entertain packed Harbor Park

Party Animals infielder Chase Achuff (11) makes a behind the back throw to a teammate during the Savannah Bananas performance at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

4-month-old Diana Figueroa is hoisted into the air as the ‘Banana Baby’ before the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Fans grapple for a ball tossed into the crowd before the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Christien O’Keefe looks for a banana while blind folded before the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Savannah Bananas base runner DR Meadows (5) dives into home plate for a first inning run against the Party Animals at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Savannah Bananas infielder Eric Jones (3) fields a ground ball between his legs. The Savannah Bananas played at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Character Coach Reginald Horton signs autographs for fans before the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Danny Hosley, center, sits with teammates on the field before the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Jared Donalson leads the crowd in a chant during the ninth inning of the Savannah Bananas performance at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

First base coach Maceo Harrison leads the team in a dance after the Savannah Bananas performance at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Over 35,000 fans are expected to attend a sold-out weekend of Savannah Bananas games at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Money falls around Party Animals batter Jason Swan as he prepares for an at-bat against the Savannah Bananas in a game at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Fans filter to their seats before the Savannah Bananas face the Party Animals at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Malachi ‘Flash Tha Kid’ Mitchell displays his jewelry as the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Dakota Albritton makes contact with the ball before racing to first base. The Savannah Bananas played at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Fans browse merchandise before the start of the Savannah Bananas performance at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Savannah Bananas player Dalton Mauldin (13) performs a song in front of hundreds of fans waiting for entrance to Harbor Park on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

A fan reaches to catch a water balloon tossed into the crowd as the Savannah Bananas face the Party Animals at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

First base coach Maceo Harrison dances on stage in front of fans before the Savannah Bananas perform at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Party Animals infielder Chase Achuff (11) makes an athletic throw to first base during the Savannah Bananas performance at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Young fans take a photo with Bananas player Robert Anthony Cruz in the dugout. The Savannah Bananas played at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

First base coach Maceo Harrison warms up his tumbling skills before the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Savannah Bananas players exchange donuts along the sideline before throwing them into the crowd as the Savannah Bananas play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Danny Hosley (18), left, celebrates with teammate Ryan Cox (6) after Hosley made a leaping catch for an out. The Savannah Bananas played at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

DJ Roberts (91) waves a flashlight during a break in the game to play ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay. The Savannah Bananas played at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024.

Danny Hosley (18), center, is congratulated by teammates after the Savannah Bananas defeated the Party Animals at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Kyle Luigs (12) is hoisted into the air by teammate Bill Leroy (1) after the Savannah Bananas defeated the Party Animals at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 16, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)