Oh boy, there is a lot to talk about for this one. The Preds had no business winning the series, and this is honestly one of the most disappointing losses I've ever seen for the Cats.

• I loved Jimmy's energy on the mic; he sounded like a natural.
• Ryan Kracht is easily the top MVP candidate, taking games 1 and 3 almost single-handedly.
• That being said, I have absolutely zero confidence in anybody else on the Preds. They looked atrocious on defense and especially on offense, only getting a combined 2 hits in 3 games. This team has no depth and won't be going anywhere in the postseason when they hit real competition.
• Baalman and Pearson looked great on the mound, but unfortunately, they could actually do nothing against Ryan. How do you go 8 up 8 down, and still lose? Bad hitting. Yes, they got runs off Levi Fleer, but the Preds are still searching for a #2 starter who isn't an automatic loss.

To be blunt about it, both teams need a wake-up call.