Pennsylvania

American Legion Baseball

Region 7 Tournament Capsules

Hempfield East

League: District 31 Champion

Manager: Ron Frye

How They Got Here: Hempfield East swept each of its three playoffs series, including its championship over Unity. Hempfield East also eliminated rival West Hempfield in the semifinal round.

Blairsville

League: Indiana County Champion

Manager: Bob Thompson

How They Got Here: Blairsville took home both the regular season and playoff crowns in this year's expanded Indiana County League. In the finals, Blairsville swept Marion Center two games to none.

Somerset

League: Cambria County Champion

Manager: Robert Hay

How They Got Here: After an undefeated regular season, Somerset knocked off Bedford to claim its first league title since 2008. The Businesmen outscored their opponents 228-87 during the regular season.

Unity

League: District 31 Runner-up

Manager: Ed Guzik

How They Got Here: Unity, which was swept by Hempfield East in the District 31 final, makes its first Region 7 Tournament appearance. A late addition to the tournament field, Unity has replaced Beech Creek.

State College

League: Central Penn Champion

Manager: Jon Levin

How They Got Here: Following a one year hiatus, State College has returned to its old ways, defeating Beech Creek twice in a row to take the playoff title. The Little Lions finished in the final four teams at the 1998 Legion World Series.

Bedford

League: Cambria County Champion

Manager: Ron Springer

How They Got Here: Bedford appears at regionals for a second straight year, one year after serving as the tournament host. Bedford went 2-2, both losses coming to Mifflin County.

Marion Center

League: Indiana County Runner-up

Manager: Joseph Bunyak

How They Got Here: Marion Center clinched its berth with its runner-up finish in the league. In the final game of the semifinal round, Marion Center defeated Punxsutawney behind a no-hit pitching performance.

Latrobe

League: Host, District 31

Manager: Jason Bush

How They Got Here: Latrobe finished tied in the regular season with rival Unity, and was eliminated by Unity in the league playoffs. This year marks Latrobe's 11th regional appearance, the most all time of any Westmoreland County team.