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MLB All-Star Game red carpet couple and Skenes' performance
In the weeks after During the All‑Star 2026 MLB All-Star break, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and his girlfriend, influencer Livvy Dunne, drew significant media attention. On July 14, the duo remained pair debuted on the All-Star red carpet in Philadelphia, wearing coordinated lavender and black outfits. Following the spotlight. On July 18, Livvy event, Dunne again highlighted Paul Skenes’ signature “splinker” pitch by throwing it to a catcher at Fanatics Fest and posted a sun‑kissed bikini selfie shared photos from a Florida vacation, both shared vacation with him on Instagram. By As the end of July, season progressed, Skenes was the Pirates’ ace in a chase for a National‑League wild‑card spot, entering remained a series against central figure in the Cincinnati Reds with Pirates’ National League wild-card chase. By late July, despite a 9‑9 9-9 record and a 3.65 ERA. He said ERA, Skenes stated the team was blocking “blocking out external noise the noise” and that the upcoming trade deadline would not alter affect their focus. Media coverage continued to note Dunne’s presence alongside Skenes—she appeared on In August, the All‑Star red carpet couple was seen vacationing in Key Biscayne and posted a Baywatch‑themed selfie from Lake Oconee following a television set—underscoring how game against the pair’s on‑field success Miami Marlins. This period coincided with public scrutiny regarding a dip in Skenes’ fastball velocity. While former pitcher Curt Schilling questioned Skenes’ physical conditioning on social media, both Skenes and off‑field branding remain intertwined. Pirates manager Don Kelly clarified that the pitcher is not currently dealing with an injury. Skenes noted he respected the decision to be pulled early from the Marlins game as the team manages his workload.