The Chinese team, led by Long-dou, appears unbeatable. Wuncler tries to stack his own team with elite mercenaries and a Dominican Republic junior squad, but they are still outclassed. Pop Culture References:
Huey Freeman, known as the "Tiger Woods of kickball," is forced out of self-imposed exile to lead the team. He originally quit the game believing he had permanently injured a girl during a match—a trauma Wuncler staged to keep Huey humble. [S3E3] The Red Ball
Wuncler tries to manipulate Huey into playing by threatening to release a Photoshopped image of him in "nut-hugger" jeans and Louis Vuitton shoes. The Chinese team, led by Long-dou, appears unbeatable
Riley fails to kick the ball in a sequence referencing Charlie Brown’s football gag; Robert responds with "Good grief". He originally quit the game believing he had
Ed Wuncler, Sr. gambles all of Woodcrest's wealth against a Chinese businessman, Mr. Long-dou, to pay off massive debts. If Wushung wins, they take over the town's banks and the Freemans' house.
Riley "calls" a home run, mimicking Ruth’s famous shot.
" The Red Ball " is the third episode of third season. It centers on a high-stakes kickball game between the residents of Woodcrest and their sister city, Wushung, China, with the town's entire economic future on the line. Episode Guide: "The Red Ball"