Should you’re questioning why there will likely be a bunch Pirates followers all of the sudden rockin’ Paul Skenes and Jared Jones ’24 shirts at PNC Park subsequent month … it is little doubt partly attributable to Livvy Dunne, who’s made the tee vital merchandise after carrying it to a sport final weekend.
The LSU star gymnast — who’s Skenes’ girlfriend — sported the shirt whereas at Paul’s massive June 23 matchup in opposition to the Tampa Bay Rays … and the oldsters who created it, Baseball Dugout LLC, inform TMZ Sports activities gross sales of the garment have exploded since.
We’re advised that after Dunne confirmed off the black and gold ‘match on her social media pages … there was a few 1,400 p.c enhance in gross sales!
In fact, the shirt was fairly fashionable beforehand … actually, the fellows at BD inform us Jones himself really beloved it — and requested they carry him and Skenes a bunch in all totally different sizes.
We’re advised the 2 aces then handed ’em out to household and associates — which is how they presume Dunne received her arms on one. Regardless, the fellows inform us they’re stoked over how the state of affairs unfolded.
Skenes’ subsequent begin is slated for later Saturday in Atlanta … no phrase on what Livvy will put on for the competition — however no matter it’s, anticipate Buccos followers to be eager about shopping for it afterward!!