Down East starter Jose Gonzalez went three innings, allowing three runs, striking out three and walking one. Justin Sanchez struck out the side in a shutout inning.
Casey Cook was 3 for 4 with a double. Rafe Perich and Esteban Mejia each had a hit.
Paul Bonzagni started for Hickory, allowing three runs in six innings, striking out five and walking one. Gavin Collyer struck out four in a scoreless inning.
Sebastian Walcott was 2 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base. Cam Cauley had a hit and two walks.