Olivia Dunne Celebrates Boyfriend Paul Skenes' Historic MLB All-Star Selection
- July 8, 2024 11:03pm
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LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne surprised her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes, with a heartfelt celebration after he made MLB history by becoming the first top overall pick to earn All-Star honors in the following year.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has etched his name in MLB history, becoming the first player ever to be selected No. 1 overall and then granted All-Star honors the following year. His girlfriend, LSU gymnast Olivia "Livvy" Dunne, could not contain her excitement upon hearing the news and decided to surprise Skenes with a special celebration.
Dunne took to social media to express her joy, sharing MLB's post about Skenes' All-Star selection with the caption, "He's an ALL STAR!" She then revealed that a surprise was in the works, posting gold letter balloons that spelled out "ALL STAR" with pizza and champagne on the kitchen counter.
Olivia Dunne Celebrates Boyfriend Paul Skenes' Historic MLB All-Star Selection
In a heartwarming TikTok video, Dunne gave a glimpse of the surprise she had in store for Skenes. As he walked into the room, his face lit up with joy upon seeing the celebratory setup. The couple embraced in a loving hug, celebrating another milestone in Skenes' extraordinary baseball career.
Skenes made his MLB debut on May 11 against the Chicago Cubs, showcasing his electric stuff on the mound. He has since become one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, posting a remarkable 2.12 ERA over 10 starts while striking out 78 batters and walking just 12.
Olivia Dunne Celebrates Boyfriend Paul Skenes' Historic MLB All-Star Selection
Skenes' rise to stardom has been nothing short of meteoric. He possesses a triple-digit fastball that reaches triple digits on the radar gun, complemented by an array of nasty breaking pitches that have puzzled Major League hitters.
"You definitely can't expect it," Skenes said of his All-Star Game bid, as reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I think it's just a product of being present and doing the work that it takes. The expectation was definitely to win the national championship when we were there. That was the only thing that we wanted to do."
Olivia Dunne Celebrates Boyfriend Paul Skenes' Historic MLB All-Star Selection
Skenes' journey has been filled with remarkable achievements and his All-Star selection stands as a testament to his hard work and talent. The young pitcher has aspirations to reach even greater heights, but for now, he is basking in the glory of this historic moment.
Dunne and Skenes are both thrilled by this milestone, recognizing its significance in his career. They are cherishing this moment together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
As the All-Star Game approaches next week, Skenes and Dunne are savoring the excitement and anticipation. This celebration is just the beginning of many more to come as Skenes continues to blaze a trail in the world of baseball.
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