What really killed us is walking players earlier in the game (some of which were sacrificing) which caused the lineup to turn over. Walks, walks, walks...we need some filthy arms to come in next season. I'm not sure our record is significantly better with a full bullpen. 40 wins in the sec is an accomplishment in itself.
Pilkington gets himself into high pitch count situations
with early walks. In the 2nd or 3rd, he got two quick outs & then walked the next two which was at least 10-12 unnecessary pitches. You take away one of those walks & Pilkington probably finishes the game - at a minimum he goes one more inning & Self comes in for him
Pilkington walking the freaking guy trying to bunt killed me. Let him bunt. He's giving you an out. Instead you have runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs. Very dumb