Ashland head coach, Evan Yongue watches his team against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell's CJ Bartrum throws a pitch against Ashland on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

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