Savannah Bananas

The Savannah Bananas facilitated a notable moment at Neyland Stadium on May 23, 2026, when Karlyn Pickens, ace pitcher for the Tennessee softball team, delivered the ceremonial first pitch before the Banana Ball contest against the Tailgaters. This occurred following a celebration of the Tennessee Lady Vols’ qualification for the Women’s College World Series. The appearance marked a significant promotional collaboration between the club and collegiate softball prominence, and the match represented the first baseball game held at Neyland Stadium in over a century. The event garnered an attendance exceeding 100,000 spectators. The Savannah Bananas continue to integrate collegiate softball highlights into their touring exhibition platform.