At the World Baseball Classic game on Saturday in Houston, Paul Skenes‘ girlfriend, social media star Olivia Dunne, showed her support for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and Team USA despite him not playing against Great Britain. Dunne honored Skenes by wearing a specially designed outfit featuring his name and the USA colors, expressing her pride and encouragement.
Olivia Dunne’s Outfit Reflects Support for Paul Skenes and Team USA
Olivia Dunne posted images on her Instagram stories showcasing her look for the event. She wore a white off-shoulder tube top bearing “US” in the flag’s colors on the front and “Skenes” embroidered on the back. Complementing the top, she chose denim jeans and black kitten heels for a chic yet patriotic appearance.
Later that evening, Dunne shared footage of the Daikin Park jumbotron highlighting Paul Skenes’ outstanding National League Cy Young Award-winning season. She was joined by Ali Martin, wife of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kyle Nicolas, who represented Team Italy earlier that day after being traded from the Pirates in the offseason.
Team USA’s Strong Win Over Great Britain
Team USA dominated with a 9-1 victory against Great Britain, overcoming an early deficit. Nate Eaton from Great Britain opened the scoring with a solo home run off Team USA’s starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. However, the Americans responded forcefully with a five-run rally in the fifth inning, featuring clutch RBIs by Kyle Schwarber and Gunnar Henderson, each driving in two runs.
Additionally, Alex Bregman and Will Smith contributed three RBIs through sacrifice flies, while captain Aaron Judge added an RBI single. Clay Holmes secured the win as the closing pitcher, sealing Team USA’s commanding performance in the tournament.
Olivia Dunne’s Musical Homage Captures Paul Skenes’ Team USA Moment
On TikTok, Dunne shared a creative tribute featuring Paul Skenes in his Team USA jersey during an exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants earlier in the week. She paired footage of Skenes with a 2024 remix of the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic “Free Bird,” highlighting the emotional significance of his representation in the tournament.
Paul Skenes Prepares for Key Match Against Mexico
Paul Skenes, a former Air Force Academy cadet, has expressed great pride in representing the United States at the World Baseball Classic. He is scheduled to start for Team USA against Mexico on Monday, a crucial game following Saturday’s success. The upcoming match carries added tension, as Mexico defeated Team USA 11-5 during the previous tournament’s pool stage, making this a pivotal encounter for Skenes and his teammates.
“It’s a huge honor to represent my country at the World Baseball Classic.” Paul Skenes, Pitcher
