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Watch Livvy Dunne show off pitch grips with Paul Skenes at the MLB All-Star Game

Livvy Dunne showed off her four-seam fastball grip, though she conceded that she’s “more of a splinker girl.”

[autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] is only a couple of months into his MLB career, and he’s already etching his name in the history books.

On Tuesday night, Skenes became the first rookie pitcher to start the All-Star Game since 1995, and though he only threw for one inning, it was certainly an impressive frame.

He allowed just one baserunner on a walk to Juan Soto, but he capped off the inning by inducing a first-pitch groundout from Soto’s Yankees teammate Aaron Judge. Skenes threw just 16 pitches in the inning, 11 of which were strikes.

Also in attendance with Skenes was his girlfriend, LSU gymnast [autotag]Livvy Dunne[/autotag], who enters her fifth season with the Tigers in 2025. While Dunne is known for her feats on the floor, she also seems to be picking up some pitching hacks.

At Skenes’ prompting, Dunne showed off her four-seam fastball grip, though she joked that she’s “more of a splinker girl.” The splinker is Skenes’ hybrid splitter and sinker pitcher, which he has relied on heavily to this point in his pro career.

If LSU baseball coach [autotag]Jay Johnson[/autotag] needs some pitching depth next spring, I know where he needs to call.

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Livvy Dunne cheering on Paul Skenes after he finished his MLB All-Star Game inning was so wholesome

Livvy Dunne was in Arlington to cheer on Paul Skenes during this year’s MLB All-Star Game.

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes made his MLB All-Star Game debut on Tuesday night, and LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was right there to cheer him on.

As the two are in a relationship from their days together in Baton Rouge, Dunne was in the stands at Globe Life Field for the 2024 edition of the MLB’s annual gathering for its best players.

Skenes had a very solid night on the mound for the National League team, and the Fox Sports broadcast showed Dunne rooting for him as he finished his All-Star Game inning.

Dunne has been to a good number of Skenes’ Pirates games, and we’re sure there will be more All-Star Games for this couple in the years ahead.

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Best photos of Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game

Paul Skenes became the first rookie pitcher to start the All-Star Game since 1995 on Tuesday night.

[autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] is quickly becoming one of the best young players in baseball just months into his rookie campaign, and the former first-overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft made some more history on Tuesday night.

He became the first rookie pitcher to start the MLB All-Star Game since 1995 and just the fifth all-time, getting the nod for the National League. It was an overall impressive showing as he allowed no hits or runs and just one walk as he worked through his lone inning of action in 16 pitches.

That included an out against Aaron Judge, arguably the top hitter in baseball.

It was surely a memorable experience for Skenes, who was joined in Arlington, Texas, by his girlfriend, LSU gymnast [autotag]Livvy Dunne[/autotag]. Here are the best photos from Skenes’ night at Globe Life Field.

Livvy Dunne understands Pirates’ decision to pull Paul Skenes during potential no-hitter bid

While fans were frustrated that Paul Skenes was pulled after the seventh, Livvy Dunne is a bit more level-headed.

[autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] had the chance to add another unbelievable accolade to his collection as a rookie on Thursday night.

The National League All-Star starting pitcher threw seven hitless innings and was just six outs away from completing the no-hitter, but the Pittsburgh Pirates ultimately opted to pull him from the game with manager Derek Shelton explaining that it wasn’t about a pitch count but rather visible fatigue from Skenes.

While some fans were understandably frustrated Skenes didn’t get the chance to go for the complete no-hit bid, LSU gymnast [autotag]Livvy Dunne[/autotag] — Skenes’ girlfriend — views it with a bit more of a level head.

“You know what, it would have been a cool accolade to say that you threw a no-hitter your rookie year, but also, you gotta make that arm last long,” Dunne told Sports Illustrated. “So, I don’t blame them.”

Dunne also added that although she is biased, she thinks Skenes is the best pitcher in baseball.

It’s been an impressive 11 starts so far for Skenes as he becomes the first rookie pitcher to start in the All-Star Game since 1995 and just the fifth all-time.

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Livvy Dunne had a very reasonable take on boyfriend Paul Skenes being pulled during no-hitter

She totally gets it.

There were A LOT of baseball fans who were so mad that the Pittsburgh Pirates opted to pull Paul Skenes from his last start while the rookie sensation was in the middle of a no-hitter.

But you know who totally gets it? His girlfriend, Livvy Dunne.

Dunne was in attendance at the 2024 ESPYs when she was asked by Sports Illustrated how she thinks Skenes felt about being pulled from the game. Her reply: “You’ve got to make that arm last long, so I don’t blame them.”

Exactly. That’s the answer you’re looking for. Here’s the full video from the ESPYs:

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Livvy Dunne confirmed her return to LSU for a fifth season in an emotional video

Livvy Dunne will return to LSU gymnastics for a fifth season.

LSU gymnastics star Livvy Dunne will return to the school for a fifth season, and she confirmed the news in an emotional video on Monday.

Reading a letter to the LSU community over a highlight reel of her greatest accomplishments on the mat, Dunne talked about how she wanted to continue her career with the program.

“I’m not Dunne yet,” she says in the announcement video released by the LSU gymnastics Twitter (X) account.

Dunne won an national championship with LSU in 2024 and will now return to defend the gold as one of the most popular gymnasts in the country.

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LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne announces return for fifth season

One of the biggest names in college sports is back for another year at LSU.

One of the biggest names in college sports will be back at LSU for her fifth and final season.

On Monday, LSU gymnast [autotag]Livvy Dunne[/autotag] announced that she’ll be coming back for her last season of eligibility in 2025 in a video posted to social media by the official Tigers account.

“Dear LSU,” Dunne said in the video, “these past four years have changed my life. There’s something about putting on a purple and gold leotard. There’s something about competing in front of 13,000 screaming Tiger fans. There’s something about being pushed by your coaches to be your very best. And there’s something about being part of a team that made school history.

“And no matter how many opportunities come my way off the mat, there’s just something about LSU. And that’s why I’m here to say, I’m not done yet.”

The Hillsdale, New Jersey, native wasn’t a regular starter in the rotation for the Tigers this season, but she appeared in nine meets on the bars and floor, turning in a season-best 9.875 on bars at the Podium Challenge in March. She was also named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll for the fourth time.

Dunne has also developed a massive social media following while at LSU, garnering more than five million followers on Instagram and nearly eight million on TikTok. She’s the second highest-valued NIL athlete according to On3 at $3.9 million per year.

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Livvy Dunne delivered such a moving tribute for her boyfriend Paul Skenes during his MLB debut

Livvy Dunne was front and center to cheer Paul Skenes on in his MLB debut.

As rookie pitcher Paul Skenes made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was in attendance to cheer her boyfriend on in his first game in the majors.

It was a great debut for Skenes, who struck out his first batter and helped the Pirates get a win over the Chicago Cubs.

During an interview, Dunne expressed her pride in Skenes’ making it up to the big leagues and highlighted why this was such a special moment in his career.

Dunne knows as well as anyone about what it takes to pursue your sport at the highest level, and it’s always awesome when two athletes in a relationship can support each other in such a meaningful way (and in such a meaningful moment).

How moving is that? We hope to see these two cheer each other on in their various sports for the years to come.

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The best photos from Paul Skenes’ first MLB start with Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes ultimately went four innings in his first start, allowing three runs while striking out seven.

After tearing up the Triple-A ranks to begin the 2024 season, [autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] finally made his Major League debut on Saturday.

The former first overall pick in the 2023 draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates and top pitching prospect in baseball was called up to The Show to make his first start against the Chicago Cubs.

With his girlfriend, LSU gymnast [autotag]Livvy Dunne[/autotag], in attendance, Skenes had an overall encouraging start. He only lasted four innings as he was pulled after allowing the first two to reach in the fifth, but he ultimately struck out six batters with two walks while allowing six hits and three runs, one of which came on a homer.

Despite an up-and-down showing, he left the Pirates with a 6-4 lead, though he wasn’t eligible for the win as he didn’t pitch five innings.

With Skenes’ first start now under his belt, here are the best photos from the outing.

Livvy Dunne unveils ‘The Livvy Roll’ at local Baton Rouge sushi restaurant

Livvy Dunne showed off the new roll named after her at a local joint in Baton Rouge.

LSU gymnast [autotag]Livvy Dunne[/autotag] has one of the biggest profiles of any college athlete in the country. With millions of followers on social media, she’s one of the highest-valued athletes in the nation in terms of NIL with a projected valuation just shy of $4 million, per On3.

She has no shortage of big-time deals and recently announced a multi-million dollar agreement with the content creation platform Passes. But sometimes, the little things are the best.

On her Instagram Story, Dunne revealed that she’s had a sushi roll named after her at Drunken Fish Vietnamese Cuisine, a local restaurant in Baton Rouge.

“Guys they’re naming a sushi roll after me at my favorite sushi place,” she wrote in the caption of a photo.

While the roll itself looks intricate, the restaurant website doesn’t describe exactly what is in “The Livvy Roll.”

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