Paul Skenes humiliated in New York as Livvy Dunne's MLB star boyfriend is removed after nighmare first inning
Daily Mail • • sports
Key Points:
- Paul Skenes had a rough start to the 2026 MLB season, being pulled from the Pittsburgh Pirates' opening game after just two-thirds of an inning, having allowed five runs and hitting a batter.
- Despite an early two-run homer by teammate Brandon Lowe, Skenes struggled from the outset, compounded by two outfield errors from Oneil Cruz that contributed to the Mets scoring.
- Pirates manager Don Kelly cited pitch count as the reason for removing Skenes early, with no injury concerns reported.
- Skenes had expressed high hopes for the season, aiming for the playoffs, but his Opening Day performance was described as a "nightmare" by former MLB pitcher Adam Ottavino.
- Skenes' girlfriend, influencer Livvy Dunne, who usually attends his games, was in California filming and it was unclear if she was present for the game, though she sent supportive messages on social media.
