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NCAA national champion gymnast Olivia Dunne came to terms with the idea that she might not be “cut out” to watch her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, throw for huge stakes.
Skenes was on the mound for Team USA to begin their World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the Dominican Republic. He allowed a home run to Junior Caminero but buckled and did not allow another run to cross the plate.
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U.S. pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws 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/Image Images)
In the fourth inning, the Dominican Republic had a good opportunity to score more runs with the bases loaded. Skenes got catcher Austin Wells to fly out, ending the threat.
Dunne posted a video on her TikTok page, appearing nervous watching Skenes work his magic.
“When someone says they’re stressed but they’ve never seen their man get out of a jam with the bases loaded representing America,” he captioned the video.
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Livvy Dunne poses for a photo during a game between Team USA and Team Great Britain during Group B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 7, 2026, in Houston, Texas. (Houston Astros/Getty Images)
Dunne added in the comments that he wished he was acting.
“I’m not made for this,” she added in the caption.
Skenes lasted 4.1 innings and struck out two batters. He allowed one run and six hits and earned the win for his efforts. The United States won the game, 2-1, and will advance to the finals of the World Baseball Classic against either Italy or Venezuela.
The Pittsburgh Pirates star finished pitching in the World Baseball Classic and can now focus on his club team. He is coming off a season in which he won the National League Cy Young Award.
American pitcher Paul Skenes signs autographs after the team defeated the Dominican Republic in a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Dunne will likely be present at several of their games.
