Fans hate dumb decisions which lead to losses. Not sure why that doesn't bother you, but sure.
Tell me why we were pitching at all to him if he was so dangerous?
Even if you don't want to pitch TO him, you are ahead 1-2. Throw him a face high fastball, or something in the dirt. See if he will chase, and if he doesn't, oh well. But you have a huge advantage in the count, why not use it?