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Video: Livvy Dunne Does Paul Skenes Pitching Impersonation in Full Pirates Uniform

Andrew PetersAugust 17, 2024

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 16: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Livvy Dunne looks on during the 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas Agua Fresca at Globe Life Field North Plaza on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images

Livvy Dunne has apparently been working on her Paul Skenes impression lately.

The LSU gymnastics star appeared at Fanatics Fest on Saturday rocking a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform and even a fake mustache like Skenes'. She then did her best to replicate what Skenes does on the mound.

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Velocity is down but tumbling is way up when <a href="https://twitter.com/livvydunne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@livvydunne</a> becomes <a href="https://twitter.com/Paul_Skenes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Paul_Skenes</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FanaticsFest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FanaticsFest</a> <a href="https://t.co/2f9ts1vkwY">pic.twitter.com/2f9ts1vkwY</a>

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Livvy Dunne came to Fanatics Fest ready to play πŸ˜‚ <a href="https://t.co/onQDXgZEL5">pic.twitter.com/onQDXgZEL5</a>

While she doesn't have quite as much velocity as her boyfriend, she did add some flair with a flip afterward, something that we likely won't ever see Skenes do after striking a batter out.

Perhaps Dunne can spend the rest of her offseason in the bullpen with Skenes working on her fastball, and in return maybe Skenes will work on his gymnastics skills.

Skenes is off the a tremendous star in his rookie year with the Pirates. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft has 121 strikeouts, a 2.30 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP in 16 starts, also recording a 7-2 record.

The LSU standout will look to continue his rise to stardom in the final stretch of the season.

Meanwhile for Dunne, she'll make her return to LSU for her fifth season later this year. She helped lead the Tigers to their fifth SEC title and first-ever national championship in 2024 and will look to add to that success this season.