Olivia Dunne Pours Her Heart Into Paul Skenes' Last Start

In Paul Skenes’ final appearance of the 2025 season, Olivia Dunne's anxiety was palpable, with cameras capturing her beads of sweat throughout nearly every pitch. The former LSU gymnast made her way to Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park on Wednesday to support Skenes in his last game of the year. As the contest progressed, viewers could observe Dunne's escalating tension with each fastball unleashed by the Pirates' ace towards the Reds.By the fifth inning, noticeable perspiration marked her gray shirt; however, Skenes quickly eased her worries. The 23-year-old delivered an outstanding performance, maintaining a flawless score for six innings, reducing his season ERA to an impressive 1.97, yielding just four hits, walking no batters, and striking out seven.Currently, he is a top contender for the National League's Cy Young award. After Pittsburgh's 4-3 victory, Dunne humorously shared her worries on Instagram, stating, “can’t blame a gal for being nervous.”