Banana Ball Championship League match in Portland draws fans

The Loco Beach Coconuts faced the Texas Tailgaters in a sold‑out Banana Ball Championship League game at Hadlock Field (Delta Dental Park) in Portland, Oregon. The event featured a two‑hour time limit, no bunting, and fast‑track rules such as sprinting on a ball‑four and fan‑caught foul balls counting as outs.

Player JD Urso said his focus is now "to build fans for Loco Beach and Banana Ball as a whole," noting the opportunity to meet fans before and after games. The weekend included a live concert by the team’s three‑piece band and autograph sessions, highlighting the sport’s party atmosphere. The match is part of a traveling circuit of six teams promoting Banana Ball, a faster, entertainment‑driven version of baseball that originated with the Savannah Bananas.