BATON ROUGE - The clown princes of baseball, the "Savannah Bananas," will make their first-ever appearance in a collegiate stadium when they play a 3-game set in March at Alex Box Stadium.

The team has exploded in popularity in recent years, bringing a Harlem Globetrotters-type approach to the diamond, where showmanship, stunts and a twisted roster of rules have put a new spin on the old game.

That popularity has led the team to spend much of the season on the road -- playing primarily in minor league stadiums around the country, and regularly selling out.

The March 14-16, 2024, series in Baton Rouge will pit the Bananas against their traditional opponent, the Party Animals.

The announcement came during a Thursday night event that turned a schedule release into a show unto itself.

Tickets will be sold via a lottery system, and those wishing to take part can register online.