Livvy Dunne Faces Pirates Ace Paul Skenes

Red Carpet Gathering in Philadelphia

Paul Skenes was unable to take the mound for the National League in the All‑Star Game, but the Pirates superstar still showed up for the event in Philadelphia. His girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, joined him and the pair turned plenty of heads during the pre‑game Red Carpet Show. The two enjoyed the celebrity atmosphere, free from the pressure of a possible pitching appearance.

Behind the scenes, the couple shared a few light‑hearted stories while taking in the festivities. One of the standout moments came when Dunne asked to step into the batter’s box and experience Skenes’s delivery firsthand. When she did, she couldn’t move—a frozen look on her face as the pitcher warmed up.

The Fastball Encounter

“I stood there, and I was frozen,” Dunne later recounted. Skenes quipped that he “buzzed her tower,” describing a fastball that crossed over the plate high and inside. “She wanted to see it. Time comes, we’ve got to see if you’re about it,” he added, hinting at the intensity of the moment. The exchange highlighted how quickly a playful request can turn into a serious pitching demonstration.

It’s a brave (or perhaps reckless) move to even step into the box against a major‑league pitcher, let alone one as promising as Skenes. Most observers would simply stand and watch, rarely dreaming of stepping up to face his velocity. Advisers would likely tell Dunne to think twice before repeating the experience, given the speed and precision of his throws.