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NCAA national champion gymnastOlivia Dunnecame to grips with the idea she may not be “cut out” for watching her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, pitch with enormous stakes attached.
Skenes was on the mound for Team USA to start theirWorld Baseball Classic semifinal gameagainst the Dominican Republic.He allowed a home run to Junior Caminero but buckled down and didn’t allow another run to cross the plate.
United States pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch against the Dominican Republic during a semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park on March 15, 2026.(Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)
In the fourth inning, the Dominican Republic had a good chance to get more runs on the board with the bases loaded.Skenes got catcher Austin Wells to fly out, ending the threat.
Dunne posted a video to herTikTok page, showing herself nervously watching Skenes work his magic.
“When someone says they’re stressed but they’ve never watched their man get out of a bases loaded jam repping the USA,” she wrote as the video’s screen caption.
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Livvy Dunne poses for a photo during a game between Team United States and Team Great Britain during 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B at Daikin Park on March 7, 2026, in Houston, Texas.(Houston Astros/Getty Images)
Dunne added in the comments that she wished she was acting.
“I am not cut out for this,” she added in the caption.
Skenes lasted 4.1 innings and struck out two batters.He allowed one run on six hits and was given the win for his efforts.The U.S.won the game, 2-1, and will move on to theWorld Baseball Classicfinal against either Italy or Venezuela.
ThePittsburgh Piratesstar is finished pitching in the World Baseball Classic, and can now focus on his club team.He is coming off a National League Cy Young Award-winning season.
United States pitcher Paul Skenes signs autographs after the team defeated the Dominican Republic at a World Baseball Classic semifinal game, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Dunne is likely to be on hand for several of his games.
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