In April, Olivia Dunne’s LSU Tigers gymnastics program was in the middle of defending its national championship, but the 22-year-old gymnast found herself sidelined, nursing a painful avulsion fracture in her patella. Despite her injury, Olivia was bombarded with questions about her future after retiring from collegiate gymnastics. Always quick with a smile, Olivia shared her excitement: “I’m super excited to be able to spend time with Paul [Skenes].”  Revealing more about the wish, Olivia said, “I’ve always had to train during my summers and stuff… So to be able to not have to do gymnastics training and be able to spend more time in Pittsburgh with Paul enjoying the baseball season, I’m looking forward to that.” Fast forward to June, and Olivia’s post-retirement life has been filled with moments that blend the past and future in beautiful ways.

A memorable chapter in Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes’ evolving story unfolded on June 16. The couple found themselves at the iconic Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, witnessing a heated Men’s College World Series game between UCLA and LSU—a nod to their shared past as LSU alums. With Paul having etched his name in LSU lore as the 2023 Most Outstanding Player during their national championship victory, the game carried an air of historic excitement. Meanwhile, Olivia marked the occasion in style, donning a uniquely customized short-sleeved top paired with a purple turtleneck emblazoned with the LSU Tigers’ name—a testament to her undying team spirit. And what about Paul? 

The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher kept it cool in trousers and a half-sleeved shirt, perfectly balancing the mix of nostalgia and contemporary charm. The magic of that night wasn’t confined to the stadium alone.

On June 18, Olivia immortalized the experience on TikTok, sharing a clip that carried viewers through a cascade of vivid memories. The TikTok clip was pure magic: it started with Paul sitting in the front row, enjoying the Monday night game, while the next frame captured Olivia congratulating him on the field after the Tigers’ 2023 national championship win. As the crowd erupted in celebration, the song Deja Vu played in the background, perfectly setting the mood for the couple’s nostalgic throwback. It was a sweet way to relive the moments that had defined their love story. The caption? “how was this already 2 years ago🥹#lsu #baseball #omaha #mlb.” Paul, not one to be left out, also took to social media to share the highlights of that memorable Monday night. His snapshots captured the electric atmosphere of the game, featuring familiar faces such as Todd Graves from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and entrepreneur Peyton Sybrandt. His lighthearted caption, “Just a fan,” underscored the simple joy of living in the moment with loved ones by his side.

Yet, not every part of the evening was picture-perfect. A sudden bout of steady rain accompanied by flashes of lightning brought the Monday night game to an abrupt halt—a stark contrast to the fireworks-filled celebrations of two years past. Still, Olivia Dunne will have plenty more chances to sit beside Paul in the stands, cheering him on as he continues to make waves in the MLB season. The love story between these two is far from over, and the next chapter promises even more unforgettable moments.

Olivia Dunne might get another opportunity to watch Paul Skenes in MLB 

On Wednesday night, fans hoping to catch the Detroit Tigers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates were left watching the skies instead of the scoreboard. Heavy rain swept through the Detroit area early in the afternoon, and with more storms looming, officials made the call to postpone the game just two hours before the scheduled first pitch. But all is not lost—far from it.

The game has now been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday, setting the stage for a baseball-packed day. The first pitch will be thrown at 1:10 p.m., and the second game—the one that really has fans buzzing—will kick off at 5:40 p.m. That’s when Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ rising star with a razor-sharp 1.78 ERA, is set to take the mound, aiming to boost his 4–6 record. His opponent? A Tigers opener is looking to shake things up in the nightcap.

For Skenes, it’s another crucial outing in what’s already been a headline-making rookie campaign. But for girlfriend Olivia Dunne, it’s yet another golden opportunity to cheer him on from the stands—and possibly light up social media again with her signature mix of style and Tigers pride. So while the rain may have washed away Wednesday’s plans, Thursday is shaping up to be even more electric—on the mound, in the stands, and possibly on TikTok too.