Jose Gonzalez started for Down East, striking out five in five shutout innings. Kai Wynyard struck out two and walked one in a scoreless inning.
Esteban Mejia had a hit and a walk. Chandler Pollard had a walk and a stolen base.
Joseph Montalvo threw three shutout innings for Hickory, walking two and striking out five. Ryan Lobus allowed three runs in 4.2 IP, striking out four and giving up a homer.
Cam Cauley was 3 for 4 with a homer. Anthony Gutierrez was 2 for 4 with a homer.