Earl apparently tried to talk shit to Ralf after losing 8-6 but Ralf laughed it off.
Yup, if not for Earl's customary poor sportsmanship, you'd have hardly known it was him. They both played bad in this one, but Ralf caught a gear in the late stages to advance. Ralf will definitely have to elevate his play if he hopes to remain on the winner side of the bracket.