The story starts at The Loud House.
Lisa and Frankie are waiting in the living room, Lisa holding a first prize ribbon.
"Just wait till they hear the news, Frankie. It's not every day you win the popular category of Calculating Amplitude Using the Rodeo Algorithm for Quantum Computing." Lisa said excited.
"Bravo, my dear! Your tenacity and spirit are truly commendable. Continue to pursue your endeavors with such vigor!" Frankie said.
"Keep it professional, Frankie." Lisa hears sounds of cheering outside, "They're home."
"I perceive the harmonious echoes of jubilation in the air." Frankie said putting a hand to his ear.
"News this big was bound to spread quickly. Prepare to bask in the glow of victory, Frankie." Lisa said.
"Let us embrace the indulgence of basking in the moment." Frankie said.
Unfortunately, the celebration is actually for the victory of Lynn's baseball team, the Royal Woods Kangaroos, with Lincoln, Johnny Luan, David, and Lynn Sr. leading the victory processions and a Kangaroo bringing pizza. Lisa watches all this with a look of disappointment.
"LYNN! LYNN! LYNN! LYNN! LYNN! LYNN!" They all cheered.
"Bring the pizza!" Lincoln yelled.
"I shall conclude the preparations for Lisa's basking; they remained blissfully unaware." Frankie said.
Lynn Sr. notices, "Oh, Lisa, congratulations are in order."
"My team just won their seventeenth game in a row." Lynn said.
"Well, our team. I am the assistant to the assistant assistant coach, so." Lynn Sr. said and turns around to show his title on the back of his shirt.
"Yeah Papa Loud, the ultimate orange slices bringer! We need the ultimate snack to power us through the game!" David teased, grinning from ear to ear.
"Hey! Can we skip the orange slices this time? I mean, come on! Bring on the good stuff! How about some chili dogs? Now that's a snack that'll make my taste buds do a happy dance!" Johnny added.
"Hey, if anything happens to those three guys, guess who steps in as head coach?" Lynn Sr. said then points at himself, "Orange slice guy. That's what they call me. They haven't learned my name yet."
"Next stop, championship!" Luan yelled then high-fives Lincoln.
Lynn Sr. shakes Lynn's shoulder, laughing.
"As long as I don't take off this lucky hat, it's a lock." Lynn said.
Lisa nods understandingly, "Congratulations, Lynn."
Lynn goes to join in on the victory feast. Lisa starts to leave, but spots Todd coming to join the victory feast as well.
"Frankie?" Lisa asked.
"Complimentary pizza awaits, and may I say, it is a Meat Lovers' delight. I must confess, I have a particular affinity for the rich and savory flavors that this selection offers!" Frankie yelled wheeling over to the victory feast.
As Lisa goes up the stairs disappointed, she thinks about sports and wonders how to play them.
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Later Lynn is in the backyard, practicing baseball by hitting baseballs into a net, filming herself on her phone. After a few swings, she notices Lisa taking notes, and ignores her to do some more practice. She readies another swing and then notices Lisa is still taking notes.
"I'm sorry, I don't give autographs while I'm training." Lynn said.
"If you don't mind, I have a few questions and queries about your sport ball game." Lisa said.
"Baseball?" Lynn asked.
"Baseball." Lisa said and takes notes, "So one person hits, and one person throws."
"Right." Lynn said.
"So if you're the hitter, the person who throws the ball to you is called-" Lisa asked.
"The loser." Lynn said.
"Loser." Lisa said and takes notes, "Now this loser-"
"I kind of need to get my reps in. Could we do this another time?" Lynn asked.
"Of course. Carry on." Lisa said.
Lisa leaves, and Lynn resumes practice.
Later Lynn is now in her and Lucy's room, watching her reps on her tablet. She lowers it to find Lisa still taking notes.
"So when you steal a base, can the other team steal it back, or is it yours to keep?" Lisa asked.
Lynn simply keeps watching her video.
Later Lynn is now taking a shower as Lisa sits on the toilet, taking notes.
"OK, just one more question. When a player hits a home run, is it customary to peacock around the bases, or is that considered poor sports ball-ship?" Lisa asked.
Lynn peeks her head out of the shower curtains, "What's going on?"
"I've decided to join an after-school baseball competition." Lisa said.
"Oh, wow, Lisa, that's great. Another athlete in the family." Lynn said with a smile.
"Yep." Lisa said with a nodded.
"When's your first game?" Lynn asked.
"Tomorrow after school. So if I could ask you my remaining 1,416 questions-" Lisa asked.
"Nope." Lynn said and resumes showering.
"I'll come back later." Lisa said.
"Please don't." Lynn said.
Lisa leaves the bathroom to find Lynn Sr. with a container of orange slices.
"As the assistant to the assistant assistant coach, I'd be happy to answer all of your questions." Lynn Sr. said.
"No thanks." Lisa said.
Lynn Sr. is briefly hurt, but then opens the container, "Orange slice?"
"Sure, thank you." Lisa said takes the entire container and leaves.
"Oh." Lynn Sr. said and watched her leave.
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The next day Lynn has brought the Kangaroos to Royal Woods Elementary.
"She said her game was at 3:00. I don't know why no one was on the baseball field." Lynn said.
"Uh, hey, check it out." Margo said.
She points at a sign advertising a game between the Bees and Owls at the cafeteria. Inside the cafeteria, Lisa is having a baseball-themed spelling bee, "batting" for the Owls with Ms. Allegra as the referee.
"Now batting for the Owls, Lisa Loud!" Ms. Allegra yelled.
Her teammates cheer her on as the Kangaroos enter the cafeteria to watch.
"Go, Lisa!" The Owls cheered.
The Bees begin chanting, "Easy out! Easy out! Easy out!"
"I shall opt for the third base numeral." Lisa said.
The Bees' pitcher, Trent, picks a word from the triple can.
"The word is... camaraderie." Trent said pretends to throw a ball.
"C-A-M-A-R-A-D-E-R-I-E. Camaraderie." Lisa spelled and pretends to hit the ball.
"That's a triple into the gap." Ms. Allegra said.
Lisa fist pumped, "Yes!"
"You have to go to third base, Lisa." Ms. Allegra said. Lisa goes to third base directly, "Not directly."
"Oh, of course, rule 17B," Lisa remarked, gracefully making her way around the bases toward third base. "It may appear to be the most circuitous route, yet who am I to cast judgment?"
"This is weird, right?" Lynn asked embarrassed.
"Yeah." Margo said equally embarrassed.
"Next up, Denunzio!" Ms. Allegra yelled.
Denunzio steps up to bat as his fellow Owls applaud.
"I'll go for a single. I should go for a home run 'cause there's ladies watching." Denunzio said then winked at the girls.
The Kangaroos cringe.
"But I'll do what Coach says." Denunzio said.
"The word is... gnome." Trent said and pretends to throw the ball.
"Piece of cake. N-" Denunzio said.
"You're out!" Ms. Allegra yelled. Denunzio is in disbelief; Lisa and the Owls are ashamed, "And that's the game. Final score, the Bees, 17, the Owls, one."
"We won!" Denunzio cheered.
"Not even close. Sit down, Denunzio." Derek said.
"Nobody tells Denunzio to sit down." Denunzio said. Derek stares incredulously at him, "But it just so happens, I feel like sitting down." He goes to sit down with his teammates.
"Good job, everyone. Next game is Thursday." Ms. Allegra said.
Lisa, meanwhile, goes up to the Kangaroos, who are about to take their leave.
"Good evening, fifth eldest sister. I trust you had the chance to witness the game? It was quite a riveting spectacle, wouldn't you agree?" Lisa inquired.
"Yeah, yeah, I didn't know if you were gonna spell the word right or... wrong." Lynn said.
The Kangaroos chuckle.
"It appears that our family now boasts two athletes." Lisa said.
"Lynn, we gotta get to practice." Margo said and turns to Lisa, "Um, good luck on your next game. I hope you spell a home run." She laughs.
The team leaves. Lisa is down in spirits.
"Uh, good job today. I gotta go." Lynn said.
She pats Lisa on the shoulder before joining her teammates in leaving, with Lisa hurt by Lynn's team.
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The next Lynn steps out of the bathroom. At the same time, Lisa and Frankie walk up to her.
"Oh, hey, slugger, what's up?" Lynn asked.
"Did you hear somebody, Frankie? Because I certainly did not." Lisa said.
"It seems that the treatment you have received from your fifth eldest sister may have led to some auditory difficulties with the sound waves emanating from Lynn. Engaging in a thoughtful dialogue could potentially mend the situation." Frankie suggested.
Lisa looked away pouting.
"If this is about yesterday, we really didn't mean to hurt your feelings when we-" Lynn said.
"Mock us openly?" Lisa asked.
"I didn't laugh. I was just surprised because I wasn't expecting to see something that was... so cool!" Lynn said.
Frankie, giggled, "Pray tell, where might I find my LIE detector? I must express my skepticism regarding the notion that a baseball-themed spelling bee could genuinely be deemed as 'cool.'"
Lisa smacked Frankie gently, "Frankie." Lynn is taken aback. "It's okay. Our team is horrible. Everyone spells above their grade level, but when it comes to the intensity of organized athletics, we shrink like a black hole dealing with Hawking radiation." Lynn stares a bit puzzled, arms crossed. "I've canceled our last practice. We'll get crushed tomorrow and our season will mercifully end."
Lisa goes to use the bathroom, but Lynn stops her.
"Tell your team practice is back on. I'm taking over, and you guys aren't gonna shrink like that... Hawking thing you were talking about. I'm gonna coach your team, and you're gonna win that game." Lynn Jr. said her voice filled determination.
Lisa smiles, touched, as Frankie looks back and forth between the two sisters happy they made up.
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Time Skip
Lisa and the Owls are assembled in the living room as Lynn gives out a pep talk, along with Lynn Sr. holding the container of orange slices.
"Sports is like no other battle." Lynn said.
"No other!" Lynn Sr. yelled.
"It's not like a test you take in school." Lynn said.
"It's real life, people." Lynn Sr. said.
Lynn Jr. stares at him, "We're doing great." She whispers.
Lynn looks at the team and continues, "Once you're in the arena, you either win, or lose. Because in crunch time, when the going gets tough, the tough get...?"
"A note from their parents?" Lisa asked.
"A therapy animal?" Phoebe asked.
"A do-over?" Josh asked.
"Asthma." Denunzio asked.
Lynn shook her head, "No! The tough get going!" The Owls gets it. "Now who's ready to get going and win that game tomorrow?"
"We are...?" The Owls asked nervously.
"Come on!" Lynn yelled trying motivate the Owls.
"We are!" The Owls yelled more determined.
The Lynns grin at each other, pleased they have motivated the Owls.
"Winning or losing comes down to one moment. So you need to be on your toes at all times." Lynn said. She suddenly starts yelling, pointing at Lisa, "I before E, except after-"
Suddenly, Johnny pops up out of nowhere, "C!"
Lisa shrieks and collapses on the ground. Lynn crosses her arms as Lisa gets up and adjusts her glasses.
Lynn grins confidently, "You guys are ready."
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Time skip
Lynn is in her baseball uniform and ready for the big game. She heads down the stairs and meets up with Lisa.
"Very well, who among us is prepared to confront the Bees? We shall prevail in this endeavor through both our intellect and our skill with the bat." Lisa said.
"Go get 'em, kid." Lynn said and pats Lisa on the shoulder, "Good luck."
"Please refrain from extending your good wishes at this moment. Reserve them for the battleground of the cafeteria, if you will," Lisa said.
"Oh, I'm not coming to the game. I have my own game." Lynn said.
Lisa, with a furrowed brow, replied, "You previously asserted, 'I shall coach your team, and together, we shall secure victory in that game.'"
Lynn shock her head, "No, I said, 'I'm gonna coach your team, and you're gonna win that game.' You didn't think I was gonna skip my game to come to your game, did you?"
"Of course not." Lisa said hiding her crushed feelings.
Lynn placed her hands on hips proudly, "Tonight is my championship game. I haven't taken off this hat in 41 days. You guys will be fine." She heads to the kitchen, "I before E except after..."
"C." Lisa said.
Lynn leaves.
"C... you later." Lisa said sadly.
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Later Lynn Sr. drives Vanzilla down the street with the Kangaroos in tow.
"Give me a W!" Lynn Sr. yelled.
"W!" Kangaroos yelled.
"Give me an I!" Lynn Sr. yelled.
"I!" Kangaroos yelled.
"Give me an N!" Lynn Sr. yelled.
"N!" Kangaroos yelled.
"What's it spell?" Lynn Sr. asked.
"Win!" Kangaroos except Lynn.
Lynn Jr. isn't joining in anymore, having a sudden moment of realization. Cut to her imagination, where Lisa is riding shotgun in Vanzilla with them and verbally roasting her.
"Give me an L! Give me a Y! Give me a double N! What does that spell?!" Lisa asked.
"Lynn!" Kangaroos and Lynn Sr. yelled.
"Who broke her promise?!" Lisa asked.
"Lynn!" Kangaroos and Lynn Sr. yelled.
"Who crushed my soul?!" Lisa asked.
"Lynn!" Kangaroos and Lynn Sr. yelled.
"Who's gonna regret it forever?!" Lisa asked.
"Lynn!" Kangaroos and Lynn Sr. yelled.
Lynn guiltily puts her hands to her head. Back to reality.
"Turn the van around!" Lynn yelled.
Lynn Sr. sharply U-turns, tires squealing.
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In the cafeteria at Royal Woods Elementary, the spelling baseball game is underway. And the score is 3-0, Bees.
"The word is... gnocchi." Trent said.
"I know this one! My mother makes it. It's delicious." Denunzio said.
He gets in his batting stance, holding his pretend bat, "N-"
"You're out!" Ms. Allegra yelled.
"Pasta fazool!" Denunzio yelled defeated.
As Denunzio walks away, Lisa nervously steps up to the plate.
"That's two outs. Next up, Lisa Loud." Ms. Allegra said.
"Easy out! Easy out! Easy out!" The Bees starts chanting.
"This is the Owls' last chance!" Ms. Allegra yelled.
Lisa wipes her forehead, "When the going gets tough..."
The Kangaroos and Lynn Sr. arrive.
"...the tough get going." Lynn said.
Surprised, Lisa turns in their direction, smiling, "You came."
Lynn smiled, "You kidding?" She takes off her hat and places it on Lisa's head, "I wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Really?" Lisa asked hopeful.
Lynn nods, "Really."
Lisa adjusts the hat.
"Now go win that game." Lynn said.
Lynn holds out her fist, but Lisa shakes it with both her hands. Both sisters smile warmly and Lynn joins her dad and teammates. There, both Lynns fist bump. Determined, Lisa gets in her batting stance, holding her pretend bat.
"I shall opt for a home run." Lisa thoughtfully remarked.
The Bees gasp, with Lynn Sr. chuckling excitedly. Trent picks a word from the home run can.
"The word is..." Trent said pretends to throw the ball, "Ubiquitous!"
Lisa imagines herself at a baseball field, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a bat. The word she is spelling is emblazoned on the incoming baseball, moving towards her in slow-motion.
Lisa spells in slow-motion, "U-B-I-Q-U-I-T-O-U-S." She strikes the ball, "Ubiquitous!"
She sends it sailing over the heads of the Bees. The audience is watching as the ball strikes the lights, destroying them. Lynn Sr. and the Kangaroos applaud and cheer as Lisa excitedly laps the bases. As she goes, the lights explode, and the Bees all slump in defeat, Trent throwing his hat off in anger. She high-fives her sister and father, and reaches the home plate, all the while still in slow-motion. Back in reality, the Lynns lift Lisa in pride as the Owls and Kangaroos cheer for Lisa netting the win.
"Lisa! Lisa! Lisa! Lisa!" Owls and Kangaroos start chanting.
The Owls and Kangaroos return to the Loud House with pizza, still chanting. Two Kangaroos are carrying Lisa into the house.
"Lisa! Lisa! Lisa! Lisa!" Owls and Kangaroos continue chanting.
"Pray, do continue!" Lisa implored with fervor. As the chanting subsided, the kangaroos gently lowered her to the ground. "I entreat you, sustain the momentum."
"Lisa! Lisa! Lisa! Lisa!" Owls and Kangaroos resume chanting.
Lisa quiets them. "I must say, I've read a lot about sports moments in my studies on adrenaline, vis-à-vis, performance, but I never dreamed I'd have one myself. It was, in a word, exhilarating."
"You know, Lisa, you really showed some stuff out there. I think you might be ready for some big-time sports." Lynn said.
"I have just had a discussion with my science instructor regarding the establishment of a periodic table football league." Lisa remarked.
Lynn taken aback at first but smiles, "That's exactly what I meant."
"Well, if your team needs an assistant coach, I know a guy who's really good with orange slices." Lynn Sr. said and hands two plates of pizza and orange slices to the two sisters and chuckles, "Come on, everybody, let's eat."
The Owls and Kangaroos agree and go to get their food.
Lisa smiled graciously, "I extend my heartfelt gratitude for all your support, Lynn. Allow me to return your cherished hat." With a refined gesture, she handed the hat back, her demeanor exuding warmth and elegance.
Lynn stopped her, "You keep it."
Lisa repositioned the hat upon her head and remarked, "I am inclined to embrace you at this very moment; however, I believe a fist bump would encapsulate the occasion more aptly." They executed the gesture with flair, mirroring an explosion. "It is not lost on me that you arrived precisely when I required you most, and that the term that guided us to triumph was, indeed, ubiquitous!"
Lynn looked confused, "I don't know what most of those words mean, so... I'll just say you're welcome." Lynn then smiled.
Lisa smiled, "Cheers."
They toast with their orange slices and rejoin the celebration.
The End.