Why Livvy Dunne gets nervous watching Paul Skenes pitch for Pirate

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A floor exercise in front of thousands of fans may seem daunting to some, but its nothing for Livvy Dunne compared to the nerves she gets watching her boyfriend, star Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, on the mound. In a video posted by Bleacher Report on Tuesday, the popular LSU gymnast said she gets more nervous when Skenes pitches than when shes competing. I get more nervous watching Paul because its just different when youre not doing it and youre not in control, Dunne said. But I am confident in his abilities and I kinda channel those nerves into excitement for him. Dunne joked that she hoped the right-hander Alex Gonzalez Jersey would be more nervous for her than himself when watching her compete before saying that she didnt know how hed feel. Paul Skenes (30) poses with his girlfriend Louisiana State University gymnast Olivia Dunn (right) after making his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Explore More I honestly dont know anyone that thinks the way he does. I genuinely dont know what he would say, she responded. Dunne has been a frequent presence when Skenes has been pitching for the Pirates, when he was on the mound against the star-studded Dodgers. Livvy Dunne has watched her boyfriend pitch in the big leagues. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Livvy Dunne stands on the field following the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park on May 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images The Pirates won the game, 10-6, and . The 21-year-old gymnastics star had previously gushed over her baseball-playing boyfriend in a TikTok video during a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition event. I cried, his MLB debut in May. I was just so proud of him and I know how hard he worked for that very moment and the work that he puts in everyday. I think he makes me a better athlete as well and a better person. Im just so proud. Entering Tuesday, Skenes is 3-0 in five starts since being called up and has a 3.00 ERA along with 38 strikeouts to his name. Jake Bloss Jersey