Berea had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-11 to make it eight. They came up short against the Daniel Lions, falling 16-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Daniel, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-6. Considering they have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Daniel's part, Luke Turner looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Turner also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Lions are 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-5 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Liam Purcell was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was David Desrosiers, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Daniel will venture away from home to challenge Asheville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Berea will be paying especially close attention to the Lions' game: after the Lions face off against the Cougars, they'll take on Berea again at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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