Photos: Avon at Middletown Legion

Posted Jul 25, 2012

Pics from Avon’s 6-4, 12-inning win at Middletown in an American Legion play-in tournament game Monday at Palmer Field. Read more about the game here.

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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 catcher Dan Kovach tags out Avon's Matt Koenig at home during a play-in round of the American Legion State Tournament at Pomfret Stadium at Palmer Field. Avon defeated Middletown 6-4 to advance in the tournament.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 pitcher Colin Sledzik on the mound against Avon during a play-in round of the American Legion State Tournament at Pomfret Stadium at Palmer Field. Avon defeated Middletown 6-4 to advance in the tournament.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Pictured, Middletown second baseman Jack Granger makes a throw to complete a double play as Avon's George Nurisso slides into second.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.
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Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press | @CAvaloneMP 07.23.12 Middletown Post 75 was three outs from advancing to the American Legion State Tournament, leading 4-1 in the ninth inning against Avon in a tournament play-in game at Palmer Field Monday. Avon tacked on three runs in the ninth, then scored two in the 12th inning to end Middletown's season. Avon won 6-4.