- The 21-year-old Skenes is eyeing to serve in the U.S. military after retirement
- READ MORE: Dunne hits Sports Illustrated’s red carpet for swimsuit party in NYC
Olivia Dunne has returned to Pittsburgh once more, as she prepares herself to watch her boyfriend Paul Skenes in action for the Pirates.
On Tuesday, the 21-year-old LSU star shared two snaps of herself indicating that she will be cheering on her beau – the first pick of the 2023 MLB Draft – this week, as she was at PNC Park for the Pirates’ 7-6 win against the San Francisco Giants.
‘Back in the BURGH!’ she wrote over a selfie showing off her game-day outfit – a white crop top, jeans, and a white-and-gold Pirates hat – before the game.
Skenes is scheduled to play in Pittsburgh’s third and final series matchup against San Francisco on Thursday night, according to a source on X.
Jared Jones is expected to take the mound for Wednesday’s game.
Olivia Dunne shared two Instagram posts hinting that she’s back in Pittsburgh to watch her beau, pitcher Paul Skenes, play on Thursday
Skenes, 21, is scheduled to play in Pittsburgh’s third and final series matchup on Thursday
Skenes, who made his MLB debut for the Pirates in a 10-9 win against the Chicago Cubs on May 11, is believed to be thinking about serving his country after retiring, according to USA Today.
The rookie, right-handed pitcher is already at the forefront of a donation project for U.S. military veterans, giving away $100 to the Gary Sinise Foundation for every strikeout he records this season. The pitcher aims to raise $100,000 by Sept.- the end of the MLB regular-season.
‘He will serve his country in some manner moving forward. It’s just going to be a matter of when. Paul and I have spoken about that piece,’ Air Force baseball coach Mike Kazlausky said.
Skenes and Dunne after the right-handed pitcher made his debut against the Cubs on May 11
‘We’ll get him back in the military once his professional playing days are over. It’s a big deal for Paul to be able to serve our country.’
Skenes, 21, played college baseball at Air Force before transferring to LSU as he would have been forced to delay his career for military duty had he staying a second year in Colorado. It was the reason for his transfer to the Tigers.
Meanwhile, Dunne, 21, attended Sports Illustrated’s latest swimsuit edition party in New York, last week.
Posing alongside her on the red carpets were model Brooke Nader, social media influencer Paige Spiranac and Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany.
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