Photos: Savannah Bananas thrill Petco Park

by John Kelley

Danny Hosley #18 of the Savannah Bananas tosses a football with fans before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Danny Hosley #18 of the Savannah Bananas tosses a football with fans before their game at Petco Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Amelia, 6, and David Musser, of Valley Center, look over the stadium prior to the Savannah Bananas' game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Amelia, 6, and David Musser, of Valley Center, look over the stadium prior to the Savannah Bananas' game at Petco Park. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Maceo performs before the Savannah Bananas game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Maceo performs before the Savannah Bananas game. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ron Dale, wearing a banana head piece, sits in Gallagher Square prior to the Savannah Bananas' game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ron Dale, wearing a banana head piece, sits in Gallagher Square prior to the Savannah Bananas' game at Petco Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Members of the Man-nanas, "Greatest Dad Bod Cheerleading Squad", perform before the Savannah Bananas game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Members of the Man-nanas, "Greatest Dad Bod Cheerleading Squad”, perform before the Savannah Bananas game at Petco Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bill Leroy #1 of Savannah Bananas greets fans before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Savannah Bananas fans watch their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Savannah Bananas fans watch. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans cheer as the Savannah Bananas run on the field before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fans cheer as the Savannah Bananas run on the field before their game. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Savannah Bananas run on the field before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Savannah Bananas dance around as they run on the field before their game. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Savannah Bananas players flip before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Maceo flips over other players before the Savannah Bananas game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans cheer as the Savannah Bananas run on the field before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fans cheer as the Savannah Bananas run on the field. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans cheer for the Savannah Bananas as they take the field before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fans cheer for the Savannah Bananas as they take the field. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Savannah Bananas players participate in the "Banana Baby" ceremony before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Savannah Bananas players participate in the “Banana Baby” ceremony before their game at Petco Park. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)q

Savannah Bananas stand for the national anthem before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Savannah Bananas stand for the national anthem. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Savannah Bananas players do a kick line before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Noah Niznik #88 and Maceo of the Savannah Bananas dance during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Noah Niznik #88 and Maceo of the Savannah Bananas dance. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The Savannah Bananas mascot walks across the field before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Reese Alexiades #2 of Savannah Bananas rounds the bases during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Firefighters and Savannah Bananas dance during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The Savannah Bananas' Dakota Albritton pitches against the Firefighters on Friday night at Petco Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — The Savannah Bananas' Dakota Albritton pitches against the Firefighters. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Reese Alexiades #2 of Savannah Bananas bats against the Firefighters their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Reese Alexiades #2 of Savannah Bananas bats against the Firefighters. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Former San Diego Padres pitcher Heath Bell slides into second base during the Savannah Bananas game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Former San Diego Padres pitcher Heath Bell slides into second base. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Former San Diego Padres pitcher Heath Bell celebrates after pitching during the Savannah Bananas game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Former San Diego Padres pitcher Heath Bell celebrates after pitching. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dan Oberst #19 of Savannah Bananas bats against the Firefighters during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Young Savannah Bananas fans try to get the players' attention during their game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Young Savannah Bananas fans try to get the players’ attention during their game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Savannah Bananas fans dance during their game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Reese Alexiades #2 of Savannah Bananas rounds the bases against the Firefighters their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Firefighters players and Savannah Bananas players carry young fans on surfboards during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Firefighters players and Savannah Bananas players carry young fans on surfboards during their game. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Robert Anthony Cruz #15 of Savannah Bananas tags out Noah Bridges #9 of Firefighters as Reese Alexiades #2 of Savannah Bananas, right, celebrates during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Robert Anthony Cruz #15 of Savannah Bananas tags out Noah Bridges #9 of Firefighters as Reese Alexiades #2 of Savannah Bananas, right, celebrates during their game at Petco Park on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alex Ziegler #10 and Kyle Luigs #12 of Savannah Bananas attempt to create a heart shape with their hands during their game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Alex Ziegler #10 and Kyle Luigs #12 of Savannah Bananas attempt to create a heart shape with their hands. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Robert Anthony Cruz #15 of Savannah Bananas makes the catch as he begins to flip during their game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Robert Anthony Cruz #15 of Savannah Bananas makes the catch as he begins to flip during their game against the Firefighters at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Robert Anthony Cruz #15 of Savannah Bananas makes the catch as he begins to flip during their game against the Firefighters. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Savannah Bananas players celebrate after beating the Firefighters during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Savannah Bananas players celebrate after beating the Firefighters during their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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