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The M.V.P.

‘The M.V.P.’

Season 5, Episode 9 -  Aired March 5, 2019

Patrick asks a reluctant David to fill in on his baseball team for their annual game against Ronnie's team. Meanwhile, Stevie feels the pressure as Cabaret rehearsals begin.

Quote from David

David: Okay, next time, can you make sure the ball goes into my glove? Thanks so much.
Patrick: It's a ground ball, David. So in a game situation, it is possible that the ball won't be hit directly into your glove.

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Quote from Johnny

Patrick: Oh, man, I wanna win this game.
David: Okay, you told me it was just for fun, though!
Johnny: Well, it is for fun, David, but a little rivalry is part of the fun. It's like when we used to play the Catholic kids from Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow. The worst school cheer I ever heard.

Quote from David

David: Is today the baseball day?
Patrick: Today was supposed to be the baseball day, yes.
David: The finale?
Patrick: Championship.
David: Same thing.

Quote from Patrick

David: What time did you need me to show up to watch you play the baseball?
Patrick: Well, as of right now, there you might not be anything for you to watch.
David: Oh?
Patrick: Gwen dropped out. Apparently she has to go see a friend she met on the internet, so we are missing a right fielder.
David: Can you play both parts?
Patrick: Positions. And, no. That's the whole problem. We will forfeit the game if we can't come up with a ninth player.

Quote from Patrick

David: Well on the upside, there is an Isabelle Huppert double feature playing at the Elmdale Art House.
Patrick: David, I can't bail on the game, I just have to find a ninth player.
David: Okay, well, good luck. It sounds a bit last minute.
Patrick: You know, they don't even have to do anything, they pretty much just stand there.
David: Have you asked Ronnie?
Patrick: Uh, she is on the other team, and I'm pretty sure she hates me after the bathroom incident.
David: Oh, I forgot about that.

Quote from Roland

Roland: Ronnie, I don't know what the big deal is! Nobody's gonna even notice that Stevie's not at the game.
Ronnie: That's not the problem, Roland.
Roland: I gotta be honest, sometimes I don't even notice her when she's standing right in front of me.

Quote from Roland

Roland: Johnny, I think some things have changed since played ball, okay? For one thing, the war is over.
Johnny: Oh! Well, excuse me, I thought you were in a bind, and needed a player, but uh, forget it, I'm taking my offer back.
Ronnie: Roland, he's our only option.
Roland: No, he's not! Joce has a CPR dummy that we can just throw out into left field.

Quote from Roland

Johnny: And just so you know, I had a pretty strong arm in the outfield. The Rabbi used to call me "Popeye". [exits]
Roland: Okay I am gonna give Lorenzo a call, and change my bet. I'm gonna put everything I got on the other team. [on the phone] Hi, honey, is your daddy home?

Quote from Bob

Jocelyn: We've also included anyone who's requested extra rehearsal time to work on their dance moves.
Bob: I just wanna limber up. There's some pretty tricky footwork, so...

Quote from David

Patrick: David and I are actually just going outside to throw the ball around.
Johnny: Well, that sounds like fun. I think I'll oil up the glove and join you.
David: Ew! Please don't.
Johnny: Oh David, don't worry, you'll be great. I just wish I'd kept that helmet I got you.
David: Does this come in black?
Patrick: You can use mine.

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