By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

WOODINVILLE--West Seattle did not get off to the start it wanted at the state Little League Majors age 11-12 all-star baseball tournament Saturday.

The Westsiders fell to the District 8 champion Northwest team by a 6-1 score in action at the Northshore Athletic Complex in Woodinville, dropping them straight into the losers bracket.

West Seattle now must win eight games in a row over seven days to take the title.

The long road back begins with a 5 p.m. Sunday game against Stilly Valley at the same location.