Despite a noticeably small crowd at PNC Park Tuesday night, those in attendance -- less than the 8,291 that were announced -- continued to make their voices, and opinions, heard after Paul Skenes exited the game in the sixth inning.

After giving up a live drive double to Victor Scott II, Chase Shugart unleashed a 2-1 sinker to Willson Contreras that got past Endy Rodriguez and allowed Scott to advance to third.

What ensued was a consistent chant of "Sell the team," something that has become commonplace since the Pirates returned home to face the Yankees on Friday:

And it wasn't just once or twice, the chants rang out at times throughout the remaining three innings

All of this came after the Bucco Bricks that were originally cemented into the sidewalk at the home plate gate in front of PNC Park were found in a trash heap at a local recycling facility in Reserve Township:

KDKA

In a statement released this evening, the Pirates said they intend to replace the bricks in a "more permanent display." they added that this is the third time the bricks have been removed due to wear and tear and, like the first two times, the bricks were recycled.

“When we laid these bricks outside of PNC Park nearly 25 years ago, we invited our fans to join us in building our future on the North Shore together," the Pirates stated. “Through the years, a host of environmental factors including weather and foot traffic have led to significant damage leading to multiple, full-scale replacements. This cycle of deterioration prompted our organization to look for a better way to preserve these cherished messages over the long term. 

“We respect, appreciate and understand just how meaningful these messages are. We share in that feeling. We have been actively planning to develop and unveil a more permanent display for these special messages to honor the enduring support that our fans shared then and continue to share in our future.

The team added that it does not have contact information available for the fans who originally purchased bricks, which made it difficult for them to offer the bricks back as a keepsake.

The Pirates were hoping to have the "more permanent display" ready for opening day this past Friday in a new "vertical" manner. However, they wanted to take the necessary time to ensure it was done right.

The Bucco Brick program was launched in 1999 and the bricks were a part of the construction when PNC Park opened in 2001. Many fans had the names of family members inscribed and would often visit their bricks when attending a game or visiting from out of town. 

Large bricks (8x8) were sold for $150 while smaller bricks (4x8) were sold for $75 and fans had the opportunity to purchase replicas for their personal keepsakes, according to the Pirates. All of the proceeds from the sale of the estimated 10,000 bricks went toward the Clemente Foundation. 

According to a KDKA report earlier this evening, the news station was sent photos and videos of the bricks being dropped off at facilities around the greater Pittsburgh area, including one in Reserve Township.