I thought I had a real chance at a low score after eagle-birdie, but I never did quite get it close enough after that,

You might say he didn't get a chance because his fastball wasn't fast enough, or his curveball wasn't crisp enough, ... But he can do a lot of things.

I started fast and played well all the way around, except for the last three holes,

I started fast. I played well all the way around, except for the last three holes.

Overall game was good, but scoring aspect was less than stellar,

I think the only negative today - except that I didn't make all the birdies I wanted - is that I let the field get closer,