Giants Player Douses Reporter's Laptop During Victory Celebration

Willy Adames accidentally destroyed Kylen Mills' computer with a Powerade shower after the Giants' win over the Mets.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:25pm by Ben Kaplan

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a sports celebration scene broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes of bright colors, conceptually representing the unintended damage caused by players' exuberance.A reporter's laptop is caught in the crossfire of a Giants victory celebration, highlighting the chaotic and sometimes destructive nature of post-game festivities.San Francisco Today

During the Giants' celebration of their 7-2 victory over the Mets at AT&T Park in San Francisco, rookie player Willy Adames accidentally destroyed a reporter's laptop by dousing it with a Powerade shower.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the chaotic and sometimes unintentionally destructive nature of post-game celebrations in professional sports, where players' exuberance can sometimes come at the expense of media equipment and other property.

The details

After the Giants secured a 7-2 win over the Mets on Thursday, rookie player Willy Adames was caught on camera accidentally drenching reporter Kylen Mills' laptop with a celebratory Powerade shower. The incident left Mills' computer damaged and unusable.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2026, following the Giants' victory over the Mets at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

The players

Willy Adames

A rookie player for the San Francisco Giants.

Kylen Mills

A reporter covering the Giants-Mets game.

San Francisco Giants

A professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California.

New York Mets

A professional baseball team based in New York City.

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What they’re saying

“Stay cool, rookie 🥶”

— San Francisco Giants, Official Twitter account

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder that the exuberance of post-game celebrations in professional sports can sometimes lead to unintended consequences, underscoring the need for players and teams to be mindful of their surroundings and the potential impact of their actions on media equipment and other property.