After . turned around an impressive putout during Team USA’s WBC game against Mexico on Monday night, all pitcher could do was turn around and give Witt a smirk. Skenes’ reaction quickly caught the attention of social media — and his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne.
Witt made the play in the top of the fourth inning as the U.S. led Mexico 5-0. grounded to the shortstop, who dove to catch the ball, then delivered a strike to at first base while on his knees. The play even prompted from star .
Cameras caught Skenes smirking at Witt after the out was recorded. Dunne put her own spin on the moment, posting a meme nicknamed “distracted boyfriend.” The meme is a photo of a man hand in hand with his partner but looking back at another woman.
In Dunne’s post, Witt was photoshopped onto the person Skenes is looking at — instead of paying attention to her. Dunne and Skenes have been dating since 2023 after meeting at LSU.
“Bobby’s play. That’s one of the best plays I’ve ever seen,” Skenes .
The ace had seven strikeouts and just one hit and no runs allowed in four innings of work. Witt went 2-for-4 with one walk as the U.S. defeated Mexico 5-3.
The diving stop wasn’t by Witt on Monday — and the next time he adds to his highlight reel with Skenes on the mound, all eyes will be on how the Cy Young winner responds.
