Where did viral traffic cone used in Pirates’ dugout against Reds come from?

The Pittsburgh Pirates took two of three games against the Cincinnati Reds this week and a prop used in their dugout celebrations is going viral.After home runs hit by Pittsburgh during this week’s series at Great American Ball Park, Pirates players hoisted a traffic cone above their heads, with some even putting it on their heads.So, did the Pirates bring that with them or did it originate in Cincinnati?According to star Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the cone was likely swiped from a parking lot near the stadium.During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show Thursday, Skenes addressed the cone celebration and said it showed up before the Reds and Pirates met on Tuesday night.“He probably just stole it from a parking lot somewhere, but we got it and it made its way back to Pittsburgh,” Skenes said.The cone looks like a good luck charm of sorts for the Pirates, who beat the Reds on Tuesday and Wednesday to take the series.Skenes pitched on Wednesday afternoon, striking out five with only one earned run allowed in five innings.

CINCINNATI —

The Pittsburgh Pirates took two of three games against the Cincinnati Reds this week and a prop used in their dugout celebrations is going viral.

After home runs hit by Pittsburgh during this week’s series at Great American Ball Park, Pirates players hoisted a traffic cone above their heads, with some even putting it on their heads.

So, did the Pirates bring that with them or did it originate in Cincinnati?

According to star Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the cone was likely swiped from a parking lot near the stadium.

During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show Thursday, Skenes addressed the cone celebration and said it showed up before the Reds and Pirates met on Tuesday night.

“He probably just stole it from a parking lot somewhere, but we got it and it made its way back to Pittsburgh,” Skenes said.

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The cone looks like a good luck charm of sorts for the Pirates, who beat the Reds on Tuesday and Wednesday to take the series.

Skenes pitched on Wednesday afternoon, striking out five with only one earned run allowed in five innings.