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Pirates Win Big with 'Hoist the Cone' Tradition

4/1/2026

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  • The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated big plays with an orange traffic cone during their game against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • The cone tradition began after a shirt reading “Hoist the Cone” was mistakenly sold by Fanatics, likely meant to say “Hoist the Colors.”
  • Outfielder Jake Mangum requested the cone to symbolize directing players home, addressing the team’s issue with stranding runners.
  • The Pirates responded with an 8-3 victory, hitting four home runs.