VAN NUYS -- The Ventura County Pirates defeated the Long Beach Legends 8-5 Wednesday at LA Valley College.
Kyle Soberano (Illinois State) and Johnny Pacheco (CSULA) each produced two-hit days. Jason Ajamian (CSUN) blasted a solo bomb.
The Legends were led by Michael Flaherty's (Grinnell) 3-for-3 performance.
Ventura County (7-7) faces the Inland Valley Pirates on Thursday.
Long Beach (9-5) has a matchup with the Inland Valley Buccaneers on Thursday.