Pirates' dress code for day trip to Denver: Penguins jersey

The Pittsburgh Pirates left town for a one-day trip to Denver on Wednesday night, and manager Clint Hurdle left a simple message for his squad with respect to their travel attire, writes Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

JEANS OKAY.
PENGUINS JERSEY.

Most of the team was more than happy to oblige.

Center fielder Andrew McCutchen went with an Evgeni Malkin jersey, while Josh Harrison was rocking a Sidney Crosby number.

The Penguins are looking to win their fourth Stanley Cup on Thursday night, but their first ever on home ice. The Pirates were the last team to win a title in Pittsburgh, way back in 1960. It's been a while.

David Freese could care less, though. He grew up in St. Louis, so his allegiance belongs to the Blues.

"I asked if I could wear a Blues jersey, and I got the look," Freese said.

Gerrit Cole to the rescue. The starter isn't making the trip due to his scheduled start Friday, so he loaned Freese his Ian Cole jersey.