Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne's 2-word reaction says it all as Pirates rookie boyfriend impresses with dominant 1.99 ERA
Olivia Dunne's boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes, may have pitched the final game of his stellar rookie season on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.
Skenes, who impressed since his debut in May against the Chicago Cubs, threw five scoreless innings against the Reds, en route earning his 11th win of the season. The Pirates would go on to win the game 2-0.
He improved his season numbers to 11-3, 1.99 ERA, 167 strikeouts (11.5 K/9), 0.96 WHIP and .200 against batting average, which could help him get named the NL Rookie of the Year.
Following the game, Olivia Dunne took to social media to share the impressive stats of her beau. She also rated his year:
"Not Bad."
With the Pirates scheduled to play six more games before they end their regular season, Paul Skenes could get one more chance to be on the mound , possibly on the road against the Yankees.
One can expect Olivia Dunne to be in attendance for what may be the final start of Skenes' rookie season.
Paul Skenes on the prospect of winning NL Rookie of the Year
Paul Skenes' rookie season may not be done yet, but he has earned plaudits from analysts for his bid to win the NL Rookie of the Year. After throwing a scoreless game, Skenes was candid while talking about the prospect of taking home the honors.
"It would be cool,” Skenes said. “Haven't thought about it a ton. It would be pretty cool, especially in my first professional season. Just adjusting to the league, I think I've done a pretty good job with it. It would be a pretty cool honor to have."
Olivia Dunne has been by the rookie's side through the season. She was there when Paul Skenes made his debut in May. She joined Skenes on the MLB All-Star game red carper earlier this season in Texas.
She has been a regular feature in PNC Park whenever Skenes has taken the mound. So it's highly likely that she will be in Yankee Stadium to see her boyfriend cap off his stellar rookie season.