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Livvy at the bat? Gymnast stands in vs. Skenes


Monday, February 02
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‘Ultimate test of trust’ as Livvy bats against Skenes
Livvy Dunne has performed incredible athletic feats as a gymnast, but it was “pure fright” for her to stand in a batter’s box for some live at-bats against boyfriend Paul Skenes.
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