Overview
- A broadcast split-screen captured Livvy Dunne shouting “Let’s go, Paul” and then uttering an expletive after George Springer hit a leadoff home run on Paul Skenes’ third pitch on Saturday.
- Skenes remained in the game for five innings, giving up nine hits and four earned runs and taking the loss as the Blue Jays beat the Pirates 5-2.
- The short clip was posted and amplified widely on social platforms by accounts including Jomboy Media and drew thousands of likes and comments.
- Public reaction leaned toward defending Dunne’s authenticity as a fan and praising her game knowledge, while SportsNet broadcasters noted her frequent presence at Skenes’ starts and visible investment in the games.
- The moment underlines how live broadcast reactions turn into viral cultural touchpoints and arrives amid a stretch of uneven starts for Skenes in an otherwise high-profile early career.