Down East starter Joseph Montalvo allowed 6 runs in 4.1 IP, striking out five and walking one. 2023 4th rounder Skylar Hales made his full season debut and gave up a walk off two run homer.
Anthony Gutierrez had a hit and a stolen base. Jojo Blackmon was 2 for 4 with a double, a homer and a stolen base. Danyer Cueva had a hit. Ian Moller and Tommy Specht each drew walks.
Winston Santos started for Hickory, allowing three runs in five innings, striking out six and walking one.