Brayan Mendoza started for Down East, allowing one run in four innings, striking out one and walking three. Justin Sanchez struck out two in two innings, allowing one run.
Marcos Torres doubled. Jesus Lopez was 3 for 6 with a double. Tommy Specht had a hit and a walk.
Hickory starter Mitch Bratt had an excellent outing, striking out eight in six innings, and allowing one run on a solo home run. Josh Gessner threw a scoreless inning.
Daniel Mateo was 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles and a stolen base.