A new era dawned in Pittsburgh on Saturday, but Paul Skeens wasn’t the only one making a great debut for the Pirates.
His girlfriend, social media sensation and LSU gymnast Olivia “Livi” Dunn, has also entered the “WAG era,” which means “wife and girlfriend.”
Like Skens, MLB promoted Dunn’s arrival at PNC Park on Saturday with a post on the league’s TikTok page, and in an interview with Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Dunn indicated he was excited about his boyfriend’s debut. Ta.
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LSU gymnast Olivia Dunn stands on the field after her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skeens, makes his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs on May 11, 2024 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. is reflected. The Pirates won 10-8. (Charles LeClair-USA TODAY Sports)
MLB captioned the post, “Libby Dunn enters the MLB WAG era.”
“I always say it’s much harder to be the guy watching in the stands because you’re not in control,” Dunn said in the post. “I don’t have control. I don’t know how to throw a (160 mph) fastball, but it’s hard not to have control, especially when it’s gymnastics where you’re just watching. But when he does this… I know he has it, and so do I.” Just have a lot of faith in him. ”
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The sports world watched what the NFL did to pop star Taylor Swift when her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce became public. Although Dunn isn’t as popular as Swift, MLB may be taking a page out of the NFL’s book and trying to appeal to a new demographic.
Dunn, who finished the NCAA national championship with LSU’s gymnastics team, is one of the nation’s highest-paid NIL athletes in college sports. She has over 13.3 million followers between her TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, and they all keep a close eye on her page to see if there are any hints that Skeens will be called up. I am.
Skeens, an LSU product and No. 1 overall pick in last year’s MLB Draft, dominated Triple-A Indianapolis in his first seven starts this season. That’s why Pirates fans were calling on the front office to bring him to the big leagues.
Olivia Dunn watches her boyfriend, Paul Skeens of the Pittsburgh Pirates, make his major league debut during a game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on May 11, 2024. (Justin Bahr/Getty Images)
When he finally got the call last week, Dunn revealed that he had just woken up from a nap when he got a missed call from the Pirates and needed to pack up and head to Pittsburgh.
The Skeens’ long-awaited debut was certainly more nerve-wracking than Dunn, as Pirates fans packed PNC Park to watch the Skens play against the Chicago Cubs. He didn’t disappoint, striking out the first two batters with a fastball that hit 162 mph that day. Skeens hit 160 mph with his heater a total of 17 times through the four innings he pitched.
“I have so many great memories with him, and I know how hard he worked for this moment,” Dunn said in an interview. “Really, nothing could top this. I’m really proud.”
Paul Skeens and Olivia Dunn are shown after making their major league debuts on May 11, 2024. (Charles LeClair-USA TODAY Sports)
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As long as Skeens remains in MLB, Dunn will be right there supporting him. So don’t be surprised if we see more of Dan’s content from the league’s socials.
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