Social media personality and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was present at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, sporting custom boots designed in honor of her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Dunne's outfit for the game, a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, included the custom black boots adorned with Skenes' last name and jersey number 30, paired with jean shorts and a black t-shirt.
Dunne shared glimpses of her game-day attire on social media, including a photo of her en route to the stadium and another repost showing the boots with Yankee Stadium in the background. The Pirates secured a 5-3 victory in the first game of the doubleheader.
Skenes was not scheduled to pitch in Wednesday's games, having last thrown on Sunday against Cleveland. The Pirates' win was powered by home runs from Nick Gonzales and Jacob Gonzalez.
Dunne and Skenes, who began their relationship in 2023 after meeting at LSU, have been a notable presence in the public eye. They recently appeared together on the MLB All-Star red carpet, sporting matching colors. During an interview on MLB Network at the event, Dunne discussed her engagement with baseball, referencing a past on-air moment where she was heard using profanity out of frustration during a game. She also described facing her boyfriend at the batter's box as a "scary" experience.
As of Wednesday evening, the second game of the doubleheader was scoreless in the seventh inning. Skenes has compiled a 3.43 earned run average across 21 starts this season.