I don’t know if he can handle it. I have zero long-term concerns about Paul Skenes as a pitcher and I really don’t think he would actually give up 54 runs per game if he were to throw all 9 innings, even though his ERA says he would. But I officially have major concerns about Paul Skenes as a PERSON. Will Livvy be okay with this? Or will she be Dunne?
The fact of the matter is that although Paul Skenes did win the National Championship at LSU and went #1 overall in the MLB Draft, he’s a C List celebrity at best. I’m surprised Livvy Dunn is okay with dating an AA player in general, let alone one that gave up 5 baserunners and 4 earned runs in the first inning to a team called the Rubber Ducks. I’m assuming Skenes won’t have a pink slip from the Pirates in his locker after the game, but will there be one from his girlfriend?
The good news for Paul is that Altoona did score 5 in the second inning to take the lead. So as of right now, it looks like it’s a No Decision on the mound and from Livvy. Will stay tuned for the latter.