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title: 🍌 Banana BananZa Is Back!
description: Banana Ball rules, music, fun, and chaos return to Renzie Park August 1–2, 2026!
---

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# [🍌 Banana BananZa Is Back!](https://playmbt.com/en-us/the-rundown-blog/banana-bananza-is-back)

 Written by [Miss Jen](https://playmbt.com/en-us/the-rundown-blog/author/miss-jen) | Jan 18, 2026 9:50:16 PM

# Renzie Park Goes BANANAS!

## August 1-2, 2026

Join us **August 1–2, 2026**, as **Renzie Park** goes **BANANAS** once again! The **2nd Annual Banana BananZa Tournament**, hosted by **McKeesport Baseball Tournaments**, is the ultimate way to cap off your season with energy, laughs, and unforgettable moments.

This is not your standard run-of-the-mill baseball tournament. Expect music, dancing, banana treats, wild energy, and a full weekend of **Banana Ball–style rules** designed to level the playing field and keep every game exciting from first pitch to final showdown.

The Banana BananZa is **open to teams of all skill levels**. Our custom rules reward hustle, strategy, and creativity, not just raw power. Every inning matters. Every moment stays fun. And everyone leaves smiling.

#### [🍌 REGISTER HERE 🍌](https://tourneymachine.com/Public/Results/Tournament.aspx?IDTournament=h202511180044478632019b34fbd4a42)

Use promo code [MBT2026](https://playmbt.com/event-schedule) before January 31, 2026 for

$50 off any and all events - yes EVEN Halloween Havoc!

### Divisions & Registration

- **9U & 10U**
- **$399 per team**

### 🍌 Banana Ball Rules (The Fun Stuff)

These rules are what make Banana BananZa legendary:

- **Every inning = 1 point.**The team with the most runs in an inning earns the point.  
  *Final inning: every run counts.*
- **Time limit: 1 hour 40 minutes.**No new inning after time expires. Once time hits, it’s the final inning.
- **No stepping out of the box.**Step out = strike.
- **No bunting.**Bunting is an automatic out. Play is dead.
- **Steal first base.**On any wild pitch or passed ball, the batter can sprint to first.  
  (Drop third strike rule applies on *every* pitch.)
- **No walks.**Ball four becomes a **Sprint Rule**: 
    - Batter takes off running.
    - Every infielder (except pitcher) must touch the ball before it’s live.
    - Batter can advance as many bases as possible and cannot be put out until the ball is live.
- **First base coach = last batted out.**Must wear a helmet. Sorry, Joey’s dad.
- **No mound visits.**Coaches and catchers included. If a pitcher’s struggling, they don’t want a chat anyway.
- **Fan-caught foul ball = OUT.**Yes, parents finally get in the game. No judgment if you drop it.

### ⭐ Golden Batter Rule

Once per game, a team may send **any hitter** in the lineup to bat **in any spot**.

**Goal:**Your best hitter gets the moment when the game is on the line.

**Example 1:**Hitters 6 and 7 make two outs. Team uses the Golden Batter to send their #3 hitter into the 8-hole.

- The #8 hitter stays in the game but does not bat.
- Next hitter is the 9-hole.
- If the Golden Batter reaches base and their lineup spot comes up again, the original hitter becomes the pinch runner.

**Example 2:**Yes, the Golden Batter can hit **back-to-back** in the same inning.

#### [🍌 REGISTER HERE 🍌](https://tourneymachine.com/Public/Results/Tournament.aspx?IDTournament=h202511180044478632019b34fbd4a42)

Use promo code [MBT2026](https://playmbt.com/event-schedule) before January 31, 2026 for

$50 off any and all events - yes EVEN Halloween Havoc!

### ⚔️ Showdown Tiebreaker

If the game is tied after time expires, it’s **Showdown Time**.

- Each hitter must score to earn **1 point**
- If they’re out, it’s a **Showdown Shutdown**
- In the final showdown, **every run counts**

#### Rounds

- **Round 1:** Pitcher, catcher, + 1 fielder vs 1 hitter
- **Round 2:** Pitcher & catcher vs 1 hitter
- **Round 3:** Pitcher, catcher, + 1 fielder vs 1 hitter with bases loaded

If still tied after three rounds, teams continue with **bases loaded and one fielder** until a winner is decided.

Important Notes

- Pitchers **cannot re-enter** once they’ve pitched
- Hitter is the next batter due up, or the Golden Batter if not yet used

#### [🍌 REGISTER HERE 🍌](https://tourneymachine.com/Public/Results/Tournament.aspx?IDTournament=h202511180044478632019b34fbd4a42)

Use promo code [MBT2026](https://playmbt.com/event-schedule) before January 31, 2026 for

$50 off any and all events - yes EVEN Halloween Havoc!

### 📣 Ready to Go Bananas?

This is the tournament your players will talk about all summer. Fun. Fair. Fast-paced. And completely unforgettable.

#### Additional Information

**Tournament Director:** Ed Moslander  
📞 412-580-8442  
📧 emoslander10@gmail.com

#### [🍌 REGISTER HERE 🍌](https://tourneymachine.com/Public/Results/Tournament.aspx?IDTournament=h202511180044478632019b34fbd4a42)

Use promo code [MBT2026](https://playmbt.com/event-schedule) before January 31, 2026 for

$50 off any and all events - yes EVEN Halloween Havoc!

 

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