Olivia Dunne made her support for her boyfriend, evident during a recent MLB game, where Paul Skenes made his debut in the bullpen against the Chicago Cubs. Skenes, acclaimed as a top prospect, swiftly rose through the ranks following his outstanding tenure as the LSU Tigers’ ace, which culminated in their triumphant College World Series victory and his subsequent selection as the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. However, amidst the whirlwind of anticipation surrounding Skenes’ debut, there was an added layer of excitement as Dunne tantalizingly shared glimpses of her moment.

Initially caught in the midst of a nap, they both woke up to the thrilling news that Skenes was making his big league debut. “Got the call,” exclaimed Dunne, as excitement filled the room. Subsequently, Dunne shared the next “exciting” 24 hours leading up to this historic moment in an exclusive interview with ESPN MLB, shedding light on the sacrifices she made in her daily routine to support her boyfriend.

A fun-filled day before the MLB drudgery sets in, orchestrated by Olivia Dunne herself

In the YouTube video titled “Olivia Dunne Reacts to Paul Skenes Making His MLB Debut,” Livvy, clad in a small black shirt layered over a custom-made Pirates jacket adorned with Skenes’ name on the arm, complemented her outfit with sleek black leggings. As the interviewer delved into the whirlwind of events, Livvy recounted the memorable moment when she and Skenes received a life-changing call of his big league debut. Amidst the rush of adrenaline, they found themselves swiftly packing their essentials in record time, embarking on a spontaneous journey that replaced a missed flight with a six-hour drive.

Livvy’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she described the entirety of those 24 hours as a blur of exhilaration and anticipation. “All I can say is I think that’s the quickest I’ve ever packed in my life,” Livvy reminisced with a grin, her voice laced with excitement. “We just woke up from a nap, and he had a few missed calls. Suddenly, he got called up, and then he was like let’s pack and then we hit the road it was so exciting.” With each word, Livvy’s enthusiasm radiated the emotions that characterized those unforgettable 24 hours leading up to Skenes’ remarkable milestone. Now the question arises: how did their journey, both in love and career, begin at LSU?

How did Cupid’s Arrow strike Olivia Dunne and Skenes turned into reality?

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes initially kept their romance under wraps until last summer (August 2023) when they finally made their relationship public. Their love story began at LSU, although the exact start of their romance remains a mystery. Speculations about their relationship first surfaced when Dunne was spotted cheering on LSU during their victorious College World Series campaign in Omaha, Nebraska. Further fueling the rumors, Dunne shared selfies from Fort Myers, Florida, where Skenes was pursuing his baseball career after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The conclusive evidence emerged when Dunne proudly posed in a Pirates cap, marking the moment the couple decided to share their relationship with the world. The gymnast’s presence at the 2023 College World Series served as the catalyst for relationship speculations between the pair. And now together, they navigated the highs and lows of Skenes’ baseball career, cementing their status as one of the sports’ most powerful couples.