Olivia Dunne Elated Over Boyfriend Paul Skenes-Inspired Gift After His MLB Callup

Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne seem to be having the time of their lives professionally. While her NCAA season has been progressing on tremendously, on the other side of the coin, the young buck Skenes has graduated through the ranks with historic news to boast. Yes, you heard that right. Paul Skenes will be making a maiden voyage on MLB bullpens, a game-changing move for the Pirates clan. This weekend on 11th May, all eyes are on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes. Drafted first overall for the Pirates, the 22-year-old is set to make his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs. Skenes has been on fire in Triple-A, boasting a remarkable 0.99 ERA with 45 strikeouts in just 27.1 innings pitched. As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see if Skenes can meet FanDuel’s over/under for strikeouts, set at 5.5.

Steering him on the right track, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington bemoaned that -“I don’t claim that we have any sort of scientific master formula for how we’re doing this,”. Seems like he bit the bullet and found himself roped in by the big guns. With a roadmap laid in front of him, the right hand hitter subverted and outdid himself. The manager further went on to say that –“I don’t know for sure that this plan is right. I can’t say that.” He enlisted at the Air Force Academy in 2021 and wasn’t someone who was great by any means because his prowess lay in catching, not pitching. He honed his game over time to record whopping scores of 410/.486/.697 with 32 extra-base hits in 188 at-bats. LSU took him under their wing to pitch and the rest in history. As he stands on the precipice of a great future, his girlfriend has stood by in solidarity with him, professionally, personally and showcasing oeuvre merch wise (courtesy of the MLB).

Olivia Dunne is over the moon. From supporting him during trying times to their lavish dinner dates over socials, America’s sweetheart has always come in clutch for her boyfriend. Doing Cartwheels on TikTok to powerful words like “here you go” over IG stories, and now showing excitement over Snapchat, it’s been a no holds barred situation for the two. She recently received a gift that is sure to entice MLB fans and Skenes fans alike.

 Dunne took to her Snapchat account to share a glimpse of the same. Tiny Turnip, known for their thoughtful gestures, once again warmed Livvy’s heart with a surprise gift—a set of baggy t-shirts named “Pirates”, after her boyfriend’s team. Dunne added, “New swag thank you tiny turnip”. In another story, she added a new set of shining shirts, and here is what captivated fans.

Skenes’ name is embedded on one shoulder with golden words and to this Dunne captioned, “& the coat is reversible omfg”. This isn’t the first time Tiny Turnip has celebrated Livvy’s victories. They honored her NCAA win with lockets and gifted LSU team necklaces.

Now, Livvy can proudly cheer on Skenes in their branded attire, a gesture that she’ll always cherish. It seems like Tiny Turnip is on a mission making people’s day with their benevolent gestures. Along similar lines, the gymnastics star stands out as a prominent figure in NCAA athletics and has a huge online following of 8 million on TikTok and 5 million on Instagram. Here’s how her presence has made waves.

How is Olivia Dunne stealing the spotlight?

Just after receiving the oh-so sweet news that he was drafted by the MLB, they were seen waking up from a nap together and Dunne taking to her TikTok to document her shenanigans. She posted a victory dance wherein a surprised Skenes was looking over her shoulder at her antics. The caption to the post was penned –“POV: You both wake up from a nap and find out he’s in the MLB,”. 

But one thing is for certain. Olivia Dunne can be relied on as a girlfriend who is always there for her boyfriend through thick and thin. What also worked in her fvor, due to her social media clout and influence, was that the official MLB account also took notice of this and posted – “Livvy Dunne’s reaction to Paul Skenes getting called up to the Pirates”. Will we see the Pirates clinch victory armed with the 6-foot-6 Paul Skenes in their arsenal?