Savannah Bananas’ Newest Rival Is Set for Home Debut in Texas

The Tailgaters will finally take the field in their home state this weekend after a spring and summer of barnstorming the country.

Members of the Savannah Bananas and The Firefighters wave to fans after their game at Fenway Park on July 5, 2025. in Boston, Mass. Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images

Jonathan Luders never planned to combine his baseball and unicycle skills, but that’s what happened when he joined the Savannah Bananas’ newest rival—the Texas Tailgaters.

“Being part of the Tailgaters is awesome,” Luders told The Epoch Times. “True blessing. To be a part of banana ball is really cool, and especially a part of the new team.”