Ep 5. The Losing Edge

In South Park season 9 episode 5, titled "The Losing Edge," the boys are excited for the start of Little League Baseball season. However, they quickly realize that being on a losing team is no fun. The team from the neighboring town of Middle Park is consistently winning and their coach, Randy, is determined to help South Park get its first win.

As the boys continue to lose, they become more and more discouraged. Stan's dad, Randy, takes an aggressive approach to coaching in an attempt to inspire the team. He even gets into a fistfight with another dad during a game. Meanwhile, the parents are miserable spending their entire weekends at the baseball field in support of their losing team.

As the season continues, the boys begin to dread going to games and find excuses to avoid playing. The parents also become fed up and decide to have a meeting to discuss disbanding the team. However, during the meeting, they are interrupted by a group of kids from Middle Park who challenge South Park to a game.

Determined to finally win, Randy puts the team through intense training and even brings in former baseball player, Rafael Palmeiro, as a motivational speaker. The big game arrives, and South Park is off to a rocky start, but they eventually take the lead. However, just as they are about to win, one of the boys on the team purposely gets hit by a pitch, causing the game to end in a tie.

Despite not getting a clear victory, the boys are thrilled to have finally tied a game and no longer feel like losers. However, Randy is upset and is determined to take down Middle Park the next time they play.

Overall, "The Losing Edge" explores themes of sportsmanship, competitiveness, and the value of teamwork. The episode also pokes fun at the intense pressure placed on children's sports leagues and the sometimes overzealous behavior of parents and coaches.