Orceli Gomez started for the Wood Ducks on Friday. He threw four shutout innings, strikin* out four and walking one. Newly promoted Connor Sechler threw two shutout innings.
Dustin Harris was two for four with a home run. Cody Freeman, Keyber Rodriguez, Jose Acosta, and Jayce Easley all had hits.
Down East box score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/shorebirds-vs-wood-ducks/2021/07/16/649300/final/box
Hickory took a no hitter into the seventh in a 20-2 win. Zak Kent allowed just one walk and no hits or runs in six innings while striking out seven. Nic Laio struck out five in three innings while allowing two runs.