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Georgia baseball with a twist: How the Savannah Bananas put a spin on the sport, delighting fans

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Meet the Savannah Bananas — a minor league team playing ball for the enjoyment of thousands of fans. The Savannah, Georgia-based team plays ball during the regular baseball season, but this ball game is different.

Think basketball's Harlem Globetrotters with a dash of old-style carnival mixed in — and a bit of Abbott and Costello, too.  SAVANNAH BANANAS SET TO LEAVE COLLEGIATE LEAGUE FOR THEIR OWN PATH OF ENTERTAINMENT The Savannah Bananas play "banana ball," or baseball with a twist.

They play a two-hour (maximum) game with no walks — and each inning is worth one point. The main purpose of the game is ensuring fans have an enjoyable experience, team owner Jesse Cole said. (The Savannah Bananas) The game, created by team owner Jesse Cole, has unique rules.

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