The Massachusetts Little League Majors softball state tournament started in style for the 12-year-old all-stars from Peabody this past weekend.

The Tanners outlasted District 2 champion Southhampton, 9-7, on the road to begin the three-game pool play portion of the playoffs with a win. Peabody will host Canton on Wednesday at Kiley Field (5:30 p.m.) before taking on District 4 champ Holden on Saturday. The two teams with the best record among the four qualifiers with play for the state title on Sunday.

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