WHITTIER -- The So Cal Shepherds (1-3) defeated the Ventura County Buccaneers (3-1) Wednesday afternoon 5-1 at Whittier Christian.

Roy Washburn (Arizona Christian) earned his first victory of the season and was stellar on the bump. He tossed seven innings and only allowed one run.

Jake Lopez led the offense with a 2-for-3 day and one RBI.

Thomas Keller (LA Valley College) had two base hits and scored the lone run of the game for the Bucs.

The Shepherds play their final non-league game on Thursday before opening up their Best of the West slate on Saturday.

The Bucs face the South Bay Sliders in their first league game of the season on Thursday.