Winston Santos got the start for Down East and was terrific, allowing just one run in seven innings on four hits and three walks, striking out three.
Daniel Mateo was two for four with a walk and five stolen bases. Alejandro Osuna had a hit and a stolen base. Marcus Smith had two walks and a steal.
For Hickory, Mason Englert went six innings, allowing three runs on five hits (two homers), striking out eight while not walking anyone. Destin Dotson threw a scoreless inning.
Luisangel Acuna had a pair of hits. Chris Seise and Keyber Rodriguez each had a hit.