Texas Tailgaters vs. Firefighters HIGHLIGHTS | El Paso, TX
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Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Final Score: 1-4
Final · May 16, 2026 · Southwest University Park · El Paso, TX
Date & local timeMay 16, 20266:58 PM
VenueSouthwest University ParkEl Paso, TX
WatchTBAOfficial listing
StatusfinalOfficial final result
Result data status
Updated What Is Available for This Completed Game
6 of 7 data sections available
Final scoreAvailableOfficial point score available
Game totalsAvailableRuns, hits and trick plays available
Inning-by-inningAvailableLine score available
Player statisticsAvailableBatting and pitching data available
FieldingAvailableFielding and trick-play data available
Special rolesPendingSpecial-role data pending
VideoAvailable1 verified video available
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Final Score and Result
Texas Tailgaters defeated Firefighters 4-1 in Banana Ball points on May 16, 2026 at Southwest University Park.
Postgame video
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Highlights & Replays
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Official result details
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Game Summary
See who won, how long the game lasted and whether regulation points, Showdown innings or an Equalizer decided the result.
WinnerTexas Tailgaters
Innings played8
Game ended8:37 PM venue time
Game time1 hr 39 min
How it was decidedRegulation Banana Ball points
Final game totals
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Box Score
Firefighters1 points6 runs · 11 hits · 5 trick plays
Texas Tailgaters4 points9 runs · 10 hits · 22 trick plays
Pitching decisions
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Starting Pitchers and Winning Pitcher
Quickly identify who started for each team and which pitcher received the official win.
Inning by inning
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Line Score
| Team | Inning | Phase | Runs | Hits | Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tailgaters | 1 | regular | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Firefighters | 1 | regular | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Texas Tailgaters | 2 | regular | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Firefighters | 2 | regular | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Texas Tailgaters | 3 | regular | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Firefighters | 3 | regular | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Texas Tailgaters | 4 | regular | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Firefighters | 4 | regular | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Texas Tailgaters | 5 | regular | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Firefighters | 5 | regular | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Texas Tailgaters | 6 | regular | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Firefighters | 6 | regular | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texas Tailgaters | 7 | regular | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Firefighters | 7 | regular | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Texas Tailgaters | 8 | regular | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Firefighters | 8 | regular | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Firefighters | 9 | regular | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Complete hitting line
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Batting Stats
Compare the batting order, player roles, at-bats, run production, steals, Ball 4 Sprints and walk-off plays.
| Player | Team | Slot | Position / role | AB | R | H | RBI | K | SB | B4S | WO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Watson #2 | Texas Tailgaters | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0.65 |
| Nick Lopez #9 | Texas Tailgaters | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.265 | 0.792 |
| Kyle Martin #27 | Texas Tailgaters | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.37 | 1.332 |
| Jordan Barth #6 | Texas Tailgaters | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.419 | 1.098 |
| Taylor Justus #85 | Texas Tailgaters | 5 | — | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 | 1.229 |
| Jose Gonzalez Jr. #28 | Texas Tailgaters | 6 | — | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.328 | 1.11 |
| Taj Porter #26 | Texas Tailgaters | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.712 |
| Jayson Arendt #3 | Texas Tailgaters | 8 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.186 | 0.495 |
| Indiana Stanley #7 | Texas Tailgaters | 9 | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.18 | 0.639 |
| Jorden Hussein #5 | Texas Tailgaters | 10 | — | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.735 |
| Jacob Pipercic #13 | Texas Tailgaters | Bench | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1.667 |
| Jonathan Luders #1 | Texas Tailgaters | Bench | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.802 |
| Jose Gutierrez #21 | Texas Tailgaters | Bench | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.833 |
| Tyner Hughes #55 | Firefighters | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.338 | 0.883 |
| Caden Green #2 | Firefighters | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.422 | 1.125 |
| Logan Lacey #11 | Firefighters | 3 | — | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.257 | 0.772 |
| Ben Dum #18 | Firefighters | 4 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Cornett #3 | Firefighters | 4 | — | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.324 | 0.87 |
| Eric Jones Jr. #4 | Firefighters | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.297 | 0.834 |
| Lamar Sparks #0 | Firefighters | 6 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.306 | 1.042 |
| Mason Maxwell #7 | Firefighters | 7 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.339 | 0.876 |
| Darrien McDowell #10 | Firefighters | 8 | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.304 | 0.809 |
| Dakota McFadden #24 | Firefighters | 9 | — | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.351 | 0.806 |
| South Trimble #8 | Firefighters | 10 | — | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.545 | 1.37 |
| Zack Phillips #22 | Firefighters | 11 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Bridges #9 | Firefighters | Bench | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.22 | 0.714 |
| Zachary Bridges #12 | Firefighters | Bench | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 |
Complete pitching line
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Pitching Stats
Review innings pitched, runs allowed, Ball 4 Sprints, strikeouts, fan-catch foul outs, ERA and game pace.
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | B4S | K | ERA | FAN | MPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Davis #12 | Texas Tailgaters | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3.19 | 0 | 3:42 |
| Zach Blankenship #37 | Texas Tailgaters | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 0 | 3:30 |
| Jonathan Hughes #8 | Texas Tailgaters | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6.89 | 0 | 4:07 |
| Reese Miller #22 | Texas Tailgaters | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.88 | 0 | 5:03 |
| Jared Donalson #21 | Firefighters | 2.1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5.35 | 0 | 4:19 |
| Christian Dearman #1 | Firefighters | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 10:58 |
| Blake Morgan #37 | Firefighters | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.79 | 0 | 6:49 |
| Austin Temple #6 | Firefighters | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11.86 | 0 | 5:30 |
| Ben Dum #18 | Firefighters | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.84 | 0 | 3:39 |
Defense and showmanship
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Fielding and Trick Play Stats
TPO shows outs completed with trick plays, TPM shows missed trick-play attempts, and E records fielding errors.
| Fielder | Team | Position | TPO | TPM | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Martin #27 | Texas Tailgaters | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jordan Barth #6 | Texas Tailgaters | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Taylor Justus #85 | Texas Tailgaters | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jorden Hussein #5 | Texas Tailgaters | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Jonathan Luders #1 | Texas Tailgaters | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Caden Green #2 | Firefighters | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Logan Lacey #11 | Firefighters | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Dum #18 | Firefighters | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mason Maxwell #7 | Firefighters | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Key Plays and Extra-Base Hits in Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters
Use this recap to find the home runs, triples, doubles and fastest innings recorded in the official game notes.
Home Runs
FF HR: Sparks (5, 1st inning off Davis) · TEX HR: Barth, 2 (4, 1st inning off Donalson, 3rd inning off Donalson) Martin (10, 1st inning off Donalson)
Fastest Innings (MPI)
FF Top MPI - Dum III - 1:28 (8th inning) · TEX Top MPI - Miller - 1:38 (9th inning)
Teams and matchup context
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters 2026 Matchup Guide
The Firefighters' service-inspired identity meets the Texas-themed Tailgaters, the 2026 Banana Ball Open winner.
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Who are the Banana Ball Firefighters?
The Firefighters are the third team created in the Banana Ball organization. Their identity uses fire-service uniforms, helmets, entrances and language while combining competitive baseball with the performance and fan interaction expected in Banana Ball.
Current standing unavailable
Team schedule and scores · Firefighters official team history
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Who are the Texas Tailgaters?
The Tailgaters were introduced as Texas' first Banana Ball team and debuted in 2025. Denim-style branding, a tailgate presentation and Texas headliner weekends gave the club a regional identity even while its schedule also traveled outside the state.
Current standing unavailable
Head-to-head tracker
2026 Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters Season Series
After this result, Texas Tailgaters leads the completed 2026 season series 4-1. This game is meeting 5 of 13 on the current schedule.
Meeting5 of 13 scheduled in 2026
Firefighters wins1
Texas Tailgaters wins4
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters at Southwest University Park
Southwest University Park is the El Paso, TX stop for this matchup on the 2026 national tour. The synchronized schedule currently lists 2 games at this venue; this matchup is number 2 in that venue sequence.
Capacity10,000
Playing surfaceNatural Grass
Venue timezoneAmerica/Denver
Address1 Ballpark Plaza, 79901
Home of the El Paso Chihuahuas, Triple-A Affiliate of the San Diego Padres
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Local time and schedule changes
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Firefighters4Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters FAQ
When is Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters?
Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters is listed for May 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM venue local time.
Where is Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters being played?
The game is at Southwest University Park in El Paso, TX.
How can I watch Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters?
The current watch listing is TBA. Viewing assignments can change, so check this page again near game time.
What was the Firefighters vs Texas Tailgaters score?
Texas Tailgaters defeated Firefighters 4-1 in Banana Ball points on May 16, 2026 at Southwest University Park.
How many times do Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters meet in 2026?
The synchronized 2026 schedule currently lists 13 meetings between these teams. After this result, Texas Tailgaters leads the completed 2026 season series 4-1. This game is meeting 5 of 13 on the current schedule.
How to Read This Banana Ball Score
Banana Ball awards points by inning, so the point totals shown at the top decide the official result. Runs, hits and trick plays remain part of the box score but do not replace the point score.
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