Brayan Mendoza went four shutout innings for Down East, striking out five and walking one. Tommy Specht had a hit and a stolen base.
Winston Santos started for Hickory and threw a shutout innings, striking out three. Josh Gessner recorded two outs, both via strikeout, and gave up a grand slam. Gavin Collyer struck out two in a shutout inning.
Wyatt Langford was 2 for 4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base. Maximo Acosta homered. Abi Ortiz was 2 for 4 with a walk and a double.