Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Dunne Rebukes Tigers Mascot as Skenes Dominates Detroit

Her playful X post highlighted LSU pride after a rain postponement turned into a doubleheader in which Skenes struck out nine in six innings

Image
Detroit Tigers mascot Paws tries to distract Pirates ace Skenes
Image

Overview

  • During the nightcap of a rain-delayed doubleheader on June 19, Detroit’s mascot Paws held up a “Sup Livvy Dunne” sign behind home plate as Skenes took the mound
  • Paul Skenes delivered six strong innings with nine strikeouts but took a no-decision after the Tigers tied the game following his exit
  • Olivia Dunne swiftly replied on X with “Sorry… not my type of tiger,” tagging the Tigers to underline her loyalty to LSU’s team
  • Heavy rain on June 18 forced the original game to be postponed and rescheduled for a split doubleheader at Comerica Park
  • The outing follows the couple’s June 16 appearance together at the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, where they revisited their LSU roots