Meriden American Legion Jr

Meriden's Aidan Clancy (38) watches his bunt pop up Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's catcher Jeff Morales (46) tries to pick off Bethel's Will Huegi (33) at home Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Colton Altmannsberger (34) watches his hit after making contact on a check swing Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Frank Palumbo (50) brings in a pop fly from Stamford's Mike Grafstein (8) Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Frank Palumbo (50) gets on board on the first inning Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Gary Costello (39) throws out Stamford's Telly Colarassi (10) at first Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Gary Costello (39) tries to beat the throw home Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Gary Costello (39) turns to first to throw out Bethel's Adam Beckett (40) Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Jack Rich (32) steps on home putting Post 45 up 2-0 in the fifth Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Jack Rich (32) warms up for the first inning Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's James Pellegrino (33) bunts Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Jeff Massicotte (36) checks the runner at first Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Jeff Massicotte (36) delivers a pitch to Stamford's Mike Grafstein (8) Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Jeff Morales (46) drove in two with a double in the 5th Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Jeff Morales (46) makes contact Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden's Joey Gulino (31) throws out Stamford's Stefan Uka (2) at first Thursday during the American Legion Junior southern divisional finals at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 30, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

Meriden gets ready to take on Bethel Wednesday during the American Legion 17U tournament at Ceppa Field in Meriden Jul. 29, 2015 | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal