Poteau's state run comes to an end Wednesday afternoon; Pirates lose to Weatherford, Tushka

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HOMER MAN — Poteau's Jared Williams, left, is greeted at home plate after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of Wednesday afternoon's game. PDN Staff Photo by David Seeley

The 2011 OK Kids Midget State Tournament run for the Poteau Pirates came to an end Wednesday afternoon as the Weatherford Red scored a run in the last inning to down the host team 10-9 at the Poteau Area Recreational Complex.
The Pirates opened tournament play Tuesday night by losing 11-3 to the Tushka Tigers.
The Red (41-7) will play the loser of Wednesday night's last game of the night between the Durant Rangers and the Shawnee Muck Dogs in another elimination game at 6 p.m. tonight.