Overview
- Paul Skenes pitched six standout innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Washington Nationals, allowing just one earned run and lowering his ERA to 2.96.
- The game marked MLB history as Skenes and catcher Henry Davis became the first-ever battery of No. 1 overall draft picks.
- During the game, Skenes stumbled while attempting a fielding play, a moment that quickly gained attention on social media.
- Olivia Dunne, Skenes’ girlfriend and an LSU gymnast, humorously rated his tumble a '9.8' on Instagram, deducting points for the landing.
- Dunne is also competing in her fifth and final NCAA Gymnastics Championships, following LSU's recent SEC Championship victory.