Lexi Baker of Russell heads to third after the ball is hit up the middle against Greenup County on Monday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Lili Smith of Russell makes contact with a pitch against Greenup County on Monday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell head coach Nikki Beek talks with her team between innings against Greenup County on Monday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT