Adrian Rodriguez went 1.2 IP for Down East, allowing three runs, walking three and striking out two. Paul Bonzagni threw a shutout inning.
Quincy Scott and Danyer Cueva each had a hit.
Down East made the playoffs, and will play Game One of their division series on Tuesday.
Hickory starter Winston Santos went two innings, allowing a solo home run and striking out three. Bubba Hoopii-Tuionetoa faced three batters, striking out two and walking one.
Cody Freeman homered and walked. Maximo Acosta was 2 for 4 with a walk.