Local Legion team beats Athens

By Staff
Jonathan Willis
American Legion Post 64 won the first two games of the post's existence Monday night.
The Russellville based post beat Athens in the first game of a double header 8-3, then followed that up with an 11-3 win.
Brady Gregory struck out nine in four innings of work.
Russellville pitcher Josh Smith pitched the final three innings.
The Russellville offense was sparked by a three-run homer by Dylan Boston.
Post 64 coach Wes Todd said he was pleased with the team's performance.
"We did a good job bunting and stealing bases and doing the things to move people over," he said.
"A lot of guys stepped up."
Brady Gregory, of Sheffield, had a double.
The Russellville tandem of Matthew Duncan and Casey Herring also had hits.
Russellville hitter Jesse Green lead the offense in game 2 by hitting a grand slam in the 11-3 win.
T.J. Lindsey and Matthew Duncan each scored three times.
"Michael Melton pitched a great game," Todd said.
Melton pitched a complete game, giving up four hits and walking two. He struck out three.
"I was very pleased with how we played," Todd said.
"They got after it and it is good to get those first W's."
Russellville will play this weekend in the annual Florence Post 11 Jr. Legion Invitational.
Post 64 will be in a bracket with Haleyville and Savannah, Tenn. Florence, Muscle Shoals and Butler round out the tournament.