Mason Englert got knocked around early for Down East, allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks in 2.2 IP. Conner Sechler threw 3.1 scoreless innings, with two walks and five Ks. Destin Dotson allowed a run in 1.2 IP, with 2 Ks and 1 walk.
Thomas Saggese and Angel Aponte each had a single and a walk. Cody Freeman had a double and three walks.
Avery Weems started for the Crawdads, allowing three runs in four innings of work on two walks and six hits, striking out nine. In a wrinkle, he gave up two home runs, breaking his tendency to give up either 0 or 3 home runs in a game.