Josh Stephan started for Down East and had a rough go of it, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings of work, including a pair of home runs, while striking out four. Bubba Hoopii-Tuionetoa and Dylan MacLean each threw a scoreless inning.
Daniel Mateo had a double and a stolen base. Ian Moller had a hit and a pair of walks.
Nate Krauth started for Hickory and allowed two runs in six innings. Cody Freeman homered. Aaron Zavala and Chris Seise each had a hit and a walk. Luisangel Acuna and Trevor Hauver each had a hit.