Pirates fall in opener

POTEAU—Despite having virtually no practices after basketball season ended on Thursday, Poteau opened its baseball season Monday with a loss to Southside, 16-0.

Southside, now 3-0, jumped ahead 9-0 after two innings and coasted to the win.

The Pirates had a chance in the first inning with the bases loaded, but the next two hitters struck out to end the threat.

Poteau’s only hit was a double in the fourth by Garrett Klutts. The Pirates are scheduled to play at Sallisaw today.