Livvy Dunne’s reaction to Skenes fuels viral clip

Livvy Dunne’s on-camera reaction during Paul Skenes’ rough outing against the Toronto Blue Jays quickly went viral, after the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie allowed a first-inning home run to George Springer. Dunne cheered “Let’s go, Paul!” before her frustration t

For a few seconds at a Pittsburgh Pirates game in Toronto, Livvy Dunne looked like any fan cheering through a pitcher’s early work—until a single swing changed the mood.

In the bottom of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, Paul Skenes faced Georges Springer. The sequence started clean: Skenes hit two consecutive four-seam fastball strikes. Then. on his third pitch. a 97 miles per hour fastball. Springer turned it around and sent it deep for a home run. giving the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead.

Dunne—who is a regular at Pirates games when her boyfriend is on the mound—was shown in a video cheering on Skenes. then reacting sharply after he surrendered the homer. In the clip. she yells. “Let’s go. Paul!” before the cheers give way to several curse words as her frustration shows in her face and posture. The clip spread quickly across social media, gathering thousands of likes and hundreds of comments on X.

Reactions online were mostly positive toward Dunne’s support and her visible competitiveness. One commenter wrote, “I give her a lot of credit she knew based off the sound off the bat. That’s someone who legit watches the game.” Others pushed back on the idea that her reaction was “just” about being trendy. saying. “think shes just competitive?. Nothing wrong in her reaction. ” and adding that the Pirates’ chance seemed to narrow fast: “Yea cause she knows the pirates can’t come back once they are down. Game was over after that.”.

Some comments also turned speculative about what comes next for the young star. “Springer homering off Skenes? Paul already getting used to pitching for the Yankees,” someone said, suggesting he could eventually leave the Pirates to join the New York Yankees.

Skenes’ night didn’t improve much after that first punch. He stayed in the game for five innings but allowed nine hits and four runs during that stretch. The Blue Jays went on to win 5-2. The loss dropped the Pirates to 26-26 overall, and to 13-13 on the road this season.

Dunne and Skenes’ story traces back to their shared time at LSU. They met through mutual acquaintances while attending the school, and Skenes confirmed they were dating in August 2023. Over their three-year relationship. Dunne has often been seen at his side or watching from the stands during major events and award ceremonies.

On the field, Skenes remains productive on paper. He is 6-4 for the season in his third year with Pittsburgh. The former LSU ace began his MLB career with major honors—winning the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024 and the Cy Young in 2025. He has also earned two All-Star Game selections.

The rough start in Toronto reads, in the simplest terms, as an early wobble for a young pitcher who has already handled big moments before. With Dunne continuing to show up in person, the focus now turns to whether the next start looks cleaner.

That next opportunity comes at 12:15 p.m. ET on Sunday, when the Pirates wrap up their series with the Blue Jays in Toronto.

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