The Texas Tailgaters take on the Party Animals in one of three games in the Banana Ball World Tour.
Heading into this week’s games, the Texas Tailgaters (23-18) are tied for the best record in the Banana Ball World Tour. They take on the Party Animals (21-21), who are coming off a huge win to get back to even in the standings. Only four of the six teams in the Banana Ball World Tour make the playoffs. If the season ended today, both Texas and the Party Animals would be in the playoffs. What has separated Texas from the rest of the league this season is their defense and trick plays. Texas has by far the most trick plays in the Banana Ball World Tour this season with 541. That is 141 more than the next team.
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Game Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Location: Albertson Stadium
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Texas has also allowed the fewest points this season with 125. That is tied with the Savanah Bananas for first. Where Texas has not been great this season has been on the offensive end. They have just 144 points earned, third most among the four current playoff teams.
Kyle Martin has been Texas’ big bat this season. He leads the league in home runs (23), runs batted in (65), and total bases (137) with a .386 batting average in 153 at-bats.
Tanner Thomas leads the Party Animals with 10 home runs. He only has 32 runs batted in and 71 bases to complement those home runs with a .298 batting average in 124 at-bats.
What Time Is the Texas Tailgaters vs Party Animals?
The Texas Tailgaters vs Party Animals game will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great Banana Ball World Tour action.
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