GALLERY: Banana Ball – Savannah Bananas vs. Texas Tailgaters

An Aggieland Saturday never seen before: Texas A&M welcomes Banana Ball to Kyle Field on Saturday, May 02, 2026. The Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters face off in a parade of 102,000 people in what can be described as a culture clash of Aggie spirit, Texas barbeque and banana ball fans going bananas. The event featured a multitude of celebrity appearances, live performances, hotdogs grilled on Kyle Field, baby races and most importantly the fan experience of a lifetime.

Steve Carrasco IV and Adriano Espinosa

May 5, 2026

Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole signs fan autographs in Aggie Park during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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The Texas Tailagaters dance in the pre-game plaza party during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters celebrate at the pre-game party in Aggie Park during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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A Savannah Bananas pop-up inflatable logo during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Aggie Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Pitcher Brett Sanchez (17) signs balls before Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Grub and Split fight before Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Fans celebrate Savannah Bananas entering the field during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Banana Ball founder Jesse Cole during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Rodeo during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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The Texas Tailgaters enter the field during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Texas Tailgaters coach Joe Mikulik (00) at the grill during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Tailgaters mascot Grub waives the Texas flag before Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Texas Tailgaters Assistant coach Brandon Pennington reacts to the clamoring of fans during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Two T6 Texan II planes fly over Kyle field after the national anthem during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Texas Tailgater pitcher Chris Clarke (44) holds up a sign to fans from the sidelines during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Pitcher Kyle Luigs (12) lifts his hat before Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Texas Tailgaters opening runner lead to home plate by players during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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The Banana Baby of the game hoisted in the air during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Savannah Bananas pitcher Austin Drury (11) throws the ball during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Catcher Bill Leroy (1) poses with fans during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Parents cheer for their babies in the baby race held during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Designated hitter Dan Oberst (19) runs to first during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Savannah Bananas outfielder Reese Alexiades (2) swings at-bat during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Outfielder Reese Alexiades (2) runs to third during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Both teams perform a music number during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Outfielder Ty Jackson (7) enters all the way from the top of third deck during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Young Savannah Bananas fans pose for a photo during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Infielder Mac Danford (11) stomps into first base during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Infielder Jordan Hussein (5) dives to home plate during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Texas Tailgaters pitcher Reese Miller (22) prepares to pitch at the start of the final inning during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Savannah Bananas golden batter Reese Aliexiades (2) poses after a home run during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Savannah Bananas mascot, Split ‘King of Potassium’ gestures during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Texas Tailgaters broken golden bat next to golden batter helmets during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole addresses fans during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Wide angle view from the upper deck of Kyle Field during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Texas Tailagater mascot Grub the gator during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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‘Home of the 12th Man’ slogan surrounded by phone lights during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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The Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters pose for a team photo during Savannah Bananas at the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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