Princeton Baseball Falls Short Despite Strong Outing From Turner

Panthers can't capitalize on junior pitcher's six-inning, one-run performance in 4-2 loss to Plano East

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:05pm

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Princeton junior pitcher Garrett Turner delivered a strong outing, allowing just one earned run over six innings with five strikeouts, but the Panthers' offense couldn't capitalize in a 4-2 loss to Plano East on March 11. Princeton executed its game plan of being patient at the plate and forcing Plano East starter Landon Leedy to throw a high number of pitches, but timely hits eluded the Panthers as they left multiple runners on base throughout the game.

Why it matters

The loss drops Princeton to 2-3 in District 6-6A play, making it harder for the team to keep pace with Plano East and other top contenders in the competitive district. Turner's performance, however, provides a positive sign for the Panthers as they look to bounce back and make a push for the playoffs.

The details

Princeton jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning after a throwing error by Plano East, but the Panthers couldn't hold the lead. Plano East tied it in the bottom of the first on an RBI double, then took a 3-1 lead in the third on a two-run single by Ricky Clemens after a routine fly ball was dropped. Plano East added another run in the fourth to make it 4-1, but Princeton got as close as 4-2 before a game-ending double play ended the threat.

  • The game was played on March 11, 2026.
  • Princeton had faced Plano East pitcher Landon Leedy just eight days earlier.

The players

Garrett Turner

A junior pitcher for the Princeton baseball team who allowed one earned run over six innings with five strikeouts in the loss.

Landon Leedy

The starting pitcher for Plano East who threw 107 pitches over five innings against Princeton.

Leroy Mansanales

The head coach of the Princeton baseball team who was satisfied with his team's execution of the game plan despite the loss.

Colt Wisniowski

The Plano East relief pitcher who came in and recorded the game-ending double play to preserve the win.

Ricky Clemens

The Plano East player who drove in two runs with a single in the third inning to give his team a 3-1 lead.

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What they’re saying

“They did a good job at the plate all night long, put ourselves in a position to stay in the game. We had guys on almost all seven innings. I was really satisfied with my guys at the plate.”

— Leroy Mansanales, Head Coach

“He did everything that we could ask of him and more.”

— Leroy Mansanales, Head Coach

What’s next

The loss drops Princeton to 2-3 in District 6-6A play, making it harder for the team to keep pace with Plano East and other top contenders in the competitive district. Princeton will look to bounce back in its next district matchup.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, Princeton's execution of its game plan and the strong outing from junior pitcher Garrett Turner provide reasons for optimism as the team looks to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the district schedule.