October baseball in Clemson?

Yes, indeed, and for the second time in a year.

That is, if you call Banana Ball baseball.

Following an exhibition game in April at Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium, where more than 80,000 fans packed Death Valley to witness the wildly popular traveling carnival-like show, the Bananas will return next month.

Two important details: This Oct. 23 exhibition against Clemson’s 2026 team will be at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, which seats just over 6,000 fans, and it will indeed be played under Banana Ball rules.

By way of explanation, the game is designed to be a comedic spectacle, which encourages brash showmanship, fan participation and a ban on particular rules that can make traditional baseball — well, kinda boring.

For instance, of Banana Ball’s 11 ess

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