Livvy Dunne Celebrates Paul Skenes, Team USA WBC Final Berth

Skenes' strong outing helps US defeat Dominican Republic in semifinals

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:27am

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes helped lead the United States to a 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday. Skenes gave up just one run in 4.1 innings to earn the win, prompting an enthusiastic reaction from his girlfriend, social media influencer Livvy Dunne, who posted about the "big USA dub" on her Instagram.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international baseball tournament that showcases top talent from around the globe. Skenes' performance in the semifinals was a key factor in the US advancing to the championship game, further elevating his profile as a rising star in Major League Baseball.

The details

Skenes, the ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates, delivered a strong outing against the Dominican Republic, allowing only one run over 4.1 innings while earning the victory. His girlfriend Livvy Dunne, a popular social media personality, celebrated the US win on her Instagram account, calling it a "big USA dub." The United States will now face the winner of Italy vs. Venezuela in the WBC final.

  • The World Baseball Classic semifinal game took place on Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Paul Skenes

A pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who helped lead the United States to victory in the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Livvy Dunne

The girlfriend of Paul Skenes and a popular social media influencer who celebrated the US win on her Instagram account.

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What they’re saying

“Bigggg USA dub”

— Livvy Dunne (Instagram)

“In a video that was also reposted by Dunne”

— Paul Skenes (Bleacher Report)

What’s next

The United States will face the winner of Italy vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final.

The takeaway

Skenes' strong performance in the WBC semifinals has further elevated his status as a rising star in Major League Baseball, while his girlfriend Livvy Dunne's enthusiastic reaction on social media has also garnered attention and highlighted the human interest aspect of elite athletes' personal lives.