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

Auston Clarkson of Greenup County leads off second as Ashland's Nick Jividen stands behind on Wednesday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT