Fairfield American eliminated from Little League World Series

New England's #7 Ryan Meury stands stunned in front with the rest of his teammates after they were eliminated by West 5-0, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's #21 Henry Prestegaard executes a bunt to advance a runner, during 2012 Little League World Series game action against West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's Matt Kubel pitches against West, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

West's Quinton Gago pitches against New England, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

West catcher James O'Hanion and closing pitcher Andrew White embrace after the team beat New England 5-0, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. Photo: Christian Abraham

West's #10 Hance Smith sends the ball to first in a double play which ended New England's hopes of continuing play, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Out at second is Will Lucas. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's #24 Will Lucas lands at first as West's #12 Danny Marzo attempts the tag out, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. Lucas was called out but after a review of the play it was reversed. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's shortstop Will Lucas slings a West grounder over to second for an out, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's #6 Michael Ghiorzi slides into second as West's #10 Hance Smith misses the throw, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's Ryan Meury scrambles for a West ball sent to center field, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's Ryan Meury scrambles for a West ball sent to center field, during 2012 Little League World Series game action in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's Matt Kubel works to regroup on the mound, during 2012 Little League World Series game action against West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

New England's Biagio Paoletta launches for first after a hit, during 2012 Little League World Series game action against West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

West teammates surround #10 Hance Smith after hitting a three run homer, during 2012 Little League World Series game action against New England in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

Goofing around, Weston little league coach Steve Esposito tap New England catcher Biagio Paoletta on the head with a baseball before the start of 2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. Esposito threw out the ceremonial first pitch. West went on to beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

Coach Bill Meury hits grounders for practice before the start of 2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

Weston little league coach Steve Esposito throws out the first pitch at the 2012 Little League World Series before game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham

2012 Little League World Series game action between New England and West in South Williamsport, Penn. on Tuesday August 21, 2012. West beat New England 5-0. Photo: Christian Abraham