Ryan Brown of Ashland gets a lead off first base against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Jack Heineman of Ashland takes a swing at a pitch against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell's Eric Williams tosses the ball to first base for the out against Ashland on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT