Razorbackers
Fansided

Party Animals take over Baum-Walker Stadium for the weekend

ByJackson McAfee|
Jun 7, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Party Animals pitcher Riyan Rodriguez (21) celebrates making a pop fly catch against the Savannah Bananas during the exhibition game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Jun 7, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Party Animals pitcher Riyan Rodriguez (21) celebrates making a pop fly catch against the Savannah Bananas during the exhibition game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Party Animals, an entertainment-focused baseball team out of Savannah, GA., will have their Banana Ball World Tour come to Baum-Walker Stadium this weekend on Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16. This is the first time the entertainment baseball team will make its appearance in Fayetteville, AR, with the event already being sold out for both days.

The Party Animals take over the Home of the Hogs

The game is played in a “banana ball” format with choreographed dances and celebrations taking place during the game. The game has a two-hour time limit that includes rules like no bunts, walks or mound visits. Batters have the opportunity to steal third base. If a fan catches a foul ball, it is recorded as an out. If the game is tied after the two-hour time limit, a showdown will occur between the two teams to declare the winner.

The Party Animals are just coming off performing in Baton Rouge, LA., at Alex Box Stadium, the home of the LSU Tigers, last weekend in front of a sold-out crowd. They have already sold out for next weekend in Starkville, MS., at Dudy Noble Field, home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

At least three players on the Party Animals roster have ties to the Natural state. Pitcher Riyan Rodriguez played a short time in Russellville, Ark., for the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys. There's also two Arkansas natives: Sal Jacobo from Rogers, Ark., and Blake Benson from Springdale, Ark.

Both games for Friday and Saturday will start at 6:30 p.m., with pre-game festivities starting at 3:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Home/Baseball