OLIVIA Dunne made it known who she was supporting at an MLB game – his name is Paul Skenes.
The 21-year-old Dunne impressed with her outfit at starting pitcher Skenes’ debut game with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
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On Saturday, Dunne revealed numerous pics to her Instagram account which boasts 5.1 million followers.
The social media influencer let her fans know that she was heading to her boyfriend Skenes’ first game of his big league career.
Dunne posted an Instagram story snap of herself wearing a small black shirt over a custom-made Pirates jacket with Skenes’ name on the arm.
She donned black leggings to finish her look.
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Dunne posed in the selfies as she revealed that she was given the gear by the brand Tiny Turnip in the caption.
She was also pictured wearing the same outfit at the Pirates game.
During the game, Dunne was interviewed by Sportsnet Pittsburgh and opened up about how she felt entering the 21-year-old’s debut game.
“I had some nerves at first but I’ve kind of channeled that into excitement,” she said.
“I just have the most confidence in him ever.”
“I have so many amazing memories with him but I know how hard he has worked for this moment.
“Seriously there’s nothing that can top this, I’m just so proud.”
Known for his hard-throwing abilities, Skenes hit 100 mph 27 times and even hit 102 once in the first inning.
The 2023 MLB No. 1 overall pick pitched four innings and allowed three runs with seven strikeouts.
During Skenes’ performance, Dunne was seen cheering on the former LSU star.
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Pittsburgh went on to win the game 10-9.
Skenes made the MLB roster this week after skyrocketing in the minor leagues.
The 21-year-old recorded a 0.99 ERA for 45 strikeouts in 27 1/3 innings in seven games with the Triple-A team this season before getting the call-up.
Skenes met Dunne when both attended LSU last season.
DUNNE AND SKENES’ SUMMER OF LOVE
Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes managed to keep their relationship a secret before finally going public last summer.
The pair met at LSU, but it’s not clear when they started dating.
Rumors of a romance began when Dunne watched LSU win the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska last summer.
And Dunne then posted selfies from Fort Myers in Florida, where Skenes was playing.
He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and began his pro career by playing in minor leagues in the Sunshine State.
The final clue came when Dunne posed in a Pirates cap before the pair finally went public.
The gymnast sparked relationship rumors between the two when she attended the 2023 College World Series.
Skenes was part of LSU’s College World Series-winning team.