Fairfield American headed to Little League World Series again

Fairfield American players Patrick Steed, left, and Dan Kiernan, run to congratulate Will Lucas on his game winning hit in their 4-3 victory over South Burlington, VT in the 2012 Little League Eastern Regionals in Bristol, Conn. on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American pitcher Ryan Meury flips the ball to first for an out in the first inning of their 4-3 2012 Little League Eastern Regional victory over South Burlington, VT in Bristol, Conn. on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American's Will Lucas prepares to apply the tag as Vermont's Noah Barton is caught stealing second in the third inning of their 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Fairfield American won the game 4-3 in eight innings. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American's Michael Ghiorzi throws up his hands to breaks up a double play by Vermont's Max Plunkett in the fourth inning of their 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Fairfield American won the game 4-3 in eight innings. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American's Chris Meyers lays down a bunt in the fourth inning of their 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game with Vermont in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Fairfield American won the game 4-3 in eight innings. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American's Matty Clarkin, left, high fives teammate Henry Prestegaard after Prestegaard scores a run in the second inning of their 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game with Vermont in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Fairfield American won the game 4-3 in eight innings. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American's Henry Prestegaard scores a run as Vermont pitcher Ethan Klesch looks to cover the plate in the second inning of their 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Fairfield American won the game 4-3 in eight innings. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American v. South Burlington, VT, 2012 Little League Eastern Regional game in Bristol on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield American pitcher Matt Kubel pumps his fist after the the first out in the sixth inning against Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Henry Prestegaard crosses home plate as Bedford catcher Connor Zendzian waits for the ball Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Bedford Little League's Joey Barrett throws to first Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship against Fairfield American at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Kevin Oricoli waits for the ball as Bedford Little League's Grant Lavigne slides to third Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American catcher Biagio Paoletta tags Bedford's Grant Lavigne out at home plate Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Kevin Oricoli gets a hit Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship against Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Matt Kubel pitches to Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Matt Kubel throws to first Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship against Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Will Lucas gets a hit Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship against Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Kevin Oricoli slides home Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship against Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Kevin Oricoli, Patrick Steed, and Chris Meyers, from left, wait to congratulate teammate Biagio Paoletta on his grand slam Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship against Bedford, NH, at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Kevin Oricoli, Patrick Steed, and Chris Meyers, from left, wait to congratulate teammate Biagio Paoletta on his grand slam Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship against Bedford, NH, at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American pitcher Matt Kubel pumps his fist after the the first out in the sixth inning against Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American's Matt Kubel pitches to Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American plays Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 during the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Fairfield beat Bedford 14-0. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Fairfield American players celebrate their 14-0 win over Bedford Little League, of New Hampshire, Saturday August 11, 2012 in the New England Regional championship at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll