LONG BEACH -- The California Cage Rats defeated the Ventura County Buccaneers 12-10 Tuesday at St Anthony.

The Cage Rats trailed 10-7 entering the eighth inning, but came through with five runs.

Matt Macias (Compton College) starred for the Cage Rats. The Sophomore blasted a home run and seven RBI.

The Bucs got a big-time performance from Joel Porter (PLNU). The Freshman belted a home run and four RBI.

The Cage Rats (4-2) face the Trosky Redbirds on Thursday.

The Bucs (2-2, 4-4) will play the Arroyo Seco Sentinels on Wednesday.