NeShawn Peppers of Ashland sprints to third base against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Players from Ashland stand for the national anthem prior to their game with Greenup County on Wednesday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ryan Brown of Ashland releases a pitch against Greenup County on Wednesday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT