Giants Reporter's Laptop Destroyed in Wild Gatorade Bath

Postgame celebrations at Oracle Park take an unexpected turn for a sideline reporter.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:34pm by Ben Kaplan

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a Giants postgame celebration, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in the team's colors of orange, black, and white swirling and overlapping to create a sense of frenzied energy and movement, without any identifiable people, objects, or text.A shattered laptop screen reflects the chaotic energy of a wild Giants postgame celebration, as a reporter's equipment falls victim to the team's exuberant revelry.San Francisco Today

During the Giants' Thursday night victory over the Mets, celebrations got a bit out of hand at Oracle Park. Rookie Daniel Susac's three-hit debut and Blade Bidwell's first career save led to wild celebrations, including a Gatorade bath that unfortunately destroyed the laptop of sideline reporter Kylen Mills as she was interviewing Susac.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of postgame celebrations in professional sports, where reporters often find themselves in the splash zone. It raises questions about who should be responsible for replacing damaged equipment in these situations.

The details

As Susac was being interviewed by Mills, an aggressive Gatorade bath was poured over the rookie, drenching both him and Mills' laptop. The device was rendered unusable, leading to concerns about the cost of replacement.

  • The incident occurred after the Giants' Thursday night victory over the Mets on April 3, 2026.

The players

Daniel Susac

A Giants rookie who got three hits in his MLB debut, sparking the wild postgame celebrations.

Blade Bidwell

A Giants pitcher who recorded the first save of his big league career, also getting doused in the postgame festivities.

Kylen Mills

A sideline reporter for the Giants who was interviewing Susac when her laptop was destroyed by the Gatorade bath.

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What’s next

The Giants will look to continue their positive momentum as they host the Mets and Phillies in a homestand, though they'll likely need to be more mindful of their postgame celebrations to avoid any further equipment damage.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of sports celebrations and the potential consequences for reporters caught in the splash zone. It raises questions about who should be responsible for replacing damaged equipment in these situations.