Auburn Tigers Outfielder Cade Belyeu opened the 2025 season with a heavy heart and tremendous emotional pressure on his shoulders as the team played the holy cross -crossed shooters.
Belyeu hit a solo home in the sixth round against Holy Cross. It was Belyeu and Tigers’ first home drive of the season. It turned out he played for more than just a win in the early season.
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A general view of Auburn Baseball Caps during the game between UAB Blazers and Auburn Tigers on April 4, 2023 at the region’s field in Birmingham, Alabama. (Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Sophomore’s mother, Staci, had died after a breast cancer battle a few hours earlier. Auburn -Head coach Butch Thompson said the team was trying to find out what they would do if Bellyeu should take the night to gather his thoughts.
“He said Staci wanted him to play,” Thompson told Montgomery Advertiser. “I think it was the most inspiring thing we’ve ever seen. Our audience is just amazing. They definitely felt and knew what was going on with him. … an inspiration from Cade Belyeu.”
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Auburn won the game 4-1. The tigers eventually wrapped up the series and took two out of three from Holy Cross.
Belyeu was 6-of-12 on the record against the crusaders over the weekend. He hit his lonely home driving and had two RBI in the Victory series. He also had five stolen bases.
Auburn is back in action on Tuesday against Troy.
The 6-foot-3 outfielder was named the SEC All-Freshman team last season.
A sec -logo -billboard before NCAA WOMEN’S Final Four. (Kirby Lee -usa Today Sports)
Auburn ended 27-26 last season and was 8-22 against SEC opponents. The team did not make the post -season.
