MLB Reporter Soaked in Gatorade Bath During Giants Rookie's Debut

Kylen Mills and her laptop took the brunt of the celebratory Gatorade shower intended for Giants catcher Daniel Susac.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:49pm by Ben Kaplan

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During the postgame interview with San Francisco Giants rookie catcher Daniel Susac, who had a standout debut game, his teammate Willy Adames doused Susac with a Gatorade bath. Unfortunately, MLB reporter Kylen Mills was caught in the crossfire, with her laptop bearing the brunt of the drenching.

Why it matters

Gatorade baths are a common celebratory tradition in baseball, but they can sometimes go awry and cause unintended damage. This incident highlights the hazards reporters face when covering live sporting events and the unpredictable nature of these celebrations.

The details

Susac, a rookie catcher for the Giants, had an impressive debut, going 3-for-3 with a walk. After the game, he was the recipient of a Gatorade bath from his teammate Willy Adames. However, MLB reporter Kylen Mills was interviewing Susac at the time and both she and her laptop were hit by the shower of Gatorade, with the electronic device sustaining significant damage.

  • On Thursday night, the Giants took on and defeated the New York Mets, 7-2.
  • Susac made his first Major League start on Thursday night.

The players

Daniel Susac

A rookie catcher for the San Francisco Giants who had a standout debut game, going 3-for-3 with a walk.

Willy Adames

A Giants infielder who was responsible for dousing Susac with the Gatorade bath.

Kylen Mills

An MLB and NBC Sports reporter who was interviewing Susac when the Gatorade bath occurred, resulting in her and her laptop getting drenched.

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What they’re saying

“My laptop is cooked.”

— Kylen Mills, MLB and NBC Sports reporter

What’s next

The Giants will likely need to replace Kylen Mills' damaged laptop, and Willy Adames may need to be more mindful of his celebratory actions in the future to avoid unintended consequences.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live sporting events and the potential hazards reporters face when covering them. It also highlights the importance of being aware of one's surroundings and the potential impact of celebratory traditions like Gatorade baths.