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18th-inning home run lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays
NBC News· 2025-10-28 14:36
Game Highlights - Game 3 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays extended to the 18th inning [1] - The game lasted nearly 7 hours [1] - Freddy Freeman hit a solo walk-off home run in the bottom of the 18th inning, securing a win for the Dodgers [1] Player Performance - Freddy Freeman previously hit a walk-off grand slam in the World Series against the Yankees last year [2]
Savannah Bananas sell out stadiums across the U.S. for baseball performances
NBC News· 2025-09-13 00:23
Business Overview - Savannah Bananas are gaining popularity, compared to the Harlem Globe Trotters of baseball, known for performance-style baseball [1] - Banana Ball is expanding with a new league and championship game [3][14] - The organization prioritizes people and creating a positive experience [3] Market Reach and Demand - The team is selling out ballparks and football stadiums with 80,000 seats [3] - Last year, the team sold 1 million tickets, and this year they are expected to sell twice that amount, reaching 2 million tickets [3] - Tour stops at 18 major league ballparks are completely sold out [4] - There is a waitlist of over 3 million people to see the team play [4] Digital Presence - The team has amassed nearly 11 million followers on TikTok, surpassing the combined followers of last year's 12 MLB playoff teams [6] Media Coverage and Revenue - ESPN is set to air 10 games this year [7] - Over 800,000 people tuned in for their game at Fenway Park on ESPN [8] - Resale prices for this weekend's game at Yankee Stadium are as high as $1,000, with even cheap seats going for more than double the price of New York Yankees tickets [8] Expansion Plans - The organization plans to add two more teams and have a championship game next year [14] - The organization aims to expand internationally, believing there is global appeal [14][15]
