Savannah Bananas surprise Severna Park fan with free tickets to sold-out Nationals Park game

BALTIMORE -- The Savannah Bananas, the national baseball sensation, surprised an 8-year-old Severna Park fan with free tickets to their sold-out game on July 13 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

The surprise happened Friday during a meet and greet with fans at a Dunkin' in Alexandria, Virginia.

Clyde Hicks, a child who is batting cancer and has been an inspiration for an Anne Arundel County Little League, was gifted with free tickets to the Banana's game.

When presented with the tickets, as well as other Dunkin' and Bananas swag, Hicks couldn't believe it.

"It's like an experience I can't get out of my head. Just meeting them in person is just...wow," Hicks said.

The Savannah Bananas meet with the public in every city they play. 

They are playing The Firefighters, a team in the league that pays tribute to the fire service.

"I love it, it's definitely a humbling experience," said player DJ the Invader. "I thank God every day for this experience, for this opportunity."

WJZ Sports Director Mark Viviano introduced us to Hicks in June, who in the last year was diagnosed with two strains of cancer in his spine and brain.

Even after dozens of radiation treatments and other treatments, he still made it to his team's games this past season.

"I want to play baseball, but I honestly don't care if I'm feeling not well," Hicks said. "I just go out and play anyway."

His positivity inspired his parents, his teammates and the children he plays against. For him, it's just about playing his favorite game of baseball.

"My advice, go out, do something fun for a couple of days, then you'll get used to it and keep playing," Hicks said in June. "Then, have fun, or just stay positive."