CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. \u2014 Some Pirates players clocked in for a shift today at a local Sheetz to surprise fans and hungry customers.<\/p>\n
Three major league ball players went into a Sheetz, not to grab a snack but to sign some autographs, take a few pictures and do some work.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey come support us after work, whatever it may be, and I can come do this before my job,\u201d Pittsburgh Pirate Nick Gonzales said.<\/p>\n
Gonzales was joined by Konnor Griffin and Jared Jones at the Sheetz on Route 228 in Cranberry Township on Friday ahead of their matchup against the Marlins.<\/p>\n
\u201cI got a lot of balls signed and a lot of cards signed. It was really good and I really liked it. And I loved it,\u201d young fan Carter said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe little kids are awesome and they\u2019re super excited, happy, you know, got the autographs and everything, and take pictures with the workers here at Sheetz and they\u2019re all super grateful we\u2019re here too,\u201d Gonzales said.<\/p>\n
Besides helping with MTOs, the Pirates washed windshields and gave away tickets and swag.<\/p>\n
Last week, more than 50 Sheetz employees showed up at PNC Park to pack 2,000 boxes of food for local students.<\/p>\n
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