COVINA -- The #2 Ventura County Pirates defeated the #3 Long Beach Legends 10-1 at Charter Oak to advance to the Best of the West Championship.

Jason Ajamian (CSUN) blasted a home run. Ian McIntyre (Vanguard) belted two RBI. Steven Gonzalez (College of Canyons) finished 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Deandrey Carter earned the win, tossing six solid innings.

Ventura County will take on Inland Valley in the Championship Series starting Friday.