Auburn baseball outfielder Cade Belyeu's mother died Friday morning. That evening, he hit the Tigers' first home run of the year.

Auburn centerfielder Cade Belyeu on Friday reminded fans why it's hard not to be romantic about baseball. On Friday morning, Belyeu was dealt the

Auburn outfielder Cade Belyeu lost his mother, Staci, on Friday following a battle with cancer. One of his first calls following her passing was to head baseball coach Butch Thompson, who was informed that the sophomore would be playing that night against Holy Cross.

Some moments are bigger than baseball. Auburn outfielder Cade Belyeu did just that, homering hours after his mother, Staci, passed away from her battle with cancer.