Paul Skenes’ girlfriend Olivia Dunne sparks buzz with new posts as the Pirates star speaks about missing spring camp

A few simple Instagram story posts from Olivia Dunne recently offered a glimpse into a travel day she spent with Paul Skenes. The posts came as Skenes continues preparing with Team USA ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. While the updates were casual, they showed moments from the couple’s trip, including their travel outfits and a quick snapshot from their flight toward Houston. The timing of the posts also comes as Skenes spends time away from the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training camp while focusing on international competition.

The first story shared by Dunne showed the gymnast posing in front of a mirror wearing a simple black travel outfit. She captioned the photo “travel day fit” and tagged a stylist friend. The post captured a relaxed moment before the couple began their trip.

Olivia Dunne shares a look at both their travel day outfits before the Houston trip

Soon after posting her own travel look, Dunne shared another story featuring Skenes standing in a room dressed in a gray tracksuit with a backpack and a cap. The pitcher appeared ready for the journey as Dunne captioned the post “Paul’s USA travel day fit,” highlighting the outfit he chose for the trip.

The post gave followers a quick look at the couple’s travel day while Skenes continues his preparations with Team USA. Over the last two seasons, the right hander has quickly become one of baseball’s most talked about young players after winning the National League Rookie of the Year and the NL Cy Young Award.

Paul Skenes says he misses Pirates camp while preparing with Team USA

The travel update also comes as Skenes recently spoke about representing Team USA during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show at USA Baseball camp.

“It’s a different vibe in camp right now,” Skenes said on The Pat McAfee Show at USA Baseball camp on Monday. Although he is excited about the chance to represent his country, Skenes admitted that he still misses being with his Pirates teammates during spring preparation.

“As excited as I am to be here right now, I’m a little upset that I’m not in camp,” Skenes said. “Kinda missing out.”

Skenes also recently pitched three innings in an exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants. He allowed one run on one hit in the first inning, struck out four batters and retired the final nine hitters he faced. The outing offered an encouraging sign as the young pitcher continues preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Classic with Team USA.


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