But they remember the Bananas, and their affiliate teams the Party Animals and Firefighters, which play what has become known as Banana Ball. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

In Friday's first game between the Bananas and the Texas Tailgaters, fans set a record by catching five foul balls, resulting in an out for the batter. A week later, that record was broken again.

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For the older generations of fans, the behind-the-back catches and fancy throws and fancy bat work is a reminder of growing up and playing in sandlots and at parks, trying to make their own fun.

For the older generations of fans, the behind-the-back catches and fancy throws and fancy bat work is a reminder of growing up and playing in sandlots and at parks, trying to make their own fun.

For the older generations of fans, the behind-the-back catches and fancy throws and fancy bat work is a reminder of growing up and playing in sandlots and at parks, trying to make their own fun.

The Party Animals and Fire Fighters played Banana Ball at LMCU Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps. News Sports Indy 500 Things To Do Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals.

For the older generations of fans, the behind-the-back catches and fancy throws and fancy bat work is a reminder of growing up and playing in sandlots and at parks, trying to make their own fun.