I love this excuse. Keep the guy who keeps losing in home regionals just because CTCANE can't believe that there is anyone out there who could be better.
It's been covered ad nauseum, but both things can be true at the same time. You can have a dismal night at the plate AND make the wrong pitching decision. One doesn't excuse the other.
Not sure why you would want to die on this hill. We used our only reliable started against Maine. Maine. Then we got down 4-0 early. See any connection?