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Rookie Phenom Skenes Dominates with Historic Scoreless Streak
9 Aug
Summary
- 23-year-old Skenes sets Live-Ball Era record with 5 straight scoreless home starts
- Girlfriend Olivia Dunne praises Skenes' "typical Paulina slay" performance
- Skenes lowering MLB-leading ERA to 1.94 in his breakout 2025 season
On August 9, 2025, 23-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes accomplished a remarkable feat, becoming the youngest MLB starter in the Live-Ball Era to record five consecutive scoreless home starts. Skenes' impressive performance came in the presence of his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, and her mother, Katherine Dunne.
After throwing six scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds, Skenes lowered his MLB-leading ERA to 1.94. This was his third such scoreless outing at PNC Park this season, following previous dominant displays against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers. Reacting to Skenes' latest masterclass, Olivia Dunne had a simple three-word reaction: "typical Paulina slay."
Skenes' breakout 2025 campaign has seen him cement his status as the firm favorite to win the NL Cy Young award. The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year has now thrown 27.2 consecutive scoreless innings at home, further solidifying his reputation as one of the league's rising young stars. With his combination of overpowering stuff and consistent results, Skenes is poised to lead the Pirates' charge towards the playoffs in the second half of the season.
