Olivia Dunne, the social media sensation and former gymnast, along with her beau, Paul Skenes, have officially landed in Pittsburgh.
The city awaits the debut of Skenes, last year’s top draft pick, as he takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates this Saturday in a highly anticipated showdown against the Cubs.
Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne have arrived in Pittsburgh 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/QLsXyWIOWK
— MLB (@MLB) May 9, 2024
Livy Dunne reveals how they got the news
Dunne, known for her massive following on platforms like TikTok, provided fans with a glimpse into the moment they received the life-changing news.
In a TikTok post, she disclosed that both she and Skenes were in the midst of a nap when the Pirates made the pivotal decision to call up Skenes.
Their awakening to this thrilling announcement became the subject of Dunne’s playful caption, “POV: you both wake up from a nap and find out he’s in the MLB.”
Adding to the excitement, Dunne shared a snapshot on Thursday afternoon capturing their journey to Pittsburgh. Accompanied by a simple yet enthusiastic caption, “helloooo Pittsburgh,” which the MLB’s official X account reposted shortly after.
Skenes’ performance in Triple-A has been nothing short of impressive, conceding only three runs across more than 27 innings while striking out an impressive 45 batters.
Pirates GM Ben Cherington commends Skenes determination
Cherington commended Skenes for his unwavering determination, emphasizing his proactive approach to challenges.
“He’s got a real drive — and I’ve said this before — but he’s not just waiting for challenges,” stated Cherington. “He’s pursuing the challenge, and he wants the thing to be hard so he can get better. That’s a pretty good trait.”
As anticipation builds for Skenes’ debut, the Pirates are banking on him to deliver on the hype and set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying weekend in Pittsburgh.
