Watch Pirates' Joey Bart Use Arm Sleeve to Reveal Gender of Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft's Baby

Thursday's start carried an added significance for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft.

Ashcraft worked with teammate Joey Bart to reveal the gender of the baby he and his wife Cassidy are expecting. Bart wore a pink arm sleeve, signaling the impending arrival of a girl:

Cassidy and some family members were on hand at PNC Park for the occasion.

Catchers typically take great pains to avoid divulging any secrets behind the plate. This was one instance in which sign-stealing was encouraged.