During a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix on Wednesday, Harrison Bader launched his first home run for the San Francisco Giants this preseason. The ball struck more than just the playing field—it collided with a food truck parked in left field, owned by vendor Monica Godfrey.
This surprising incident happened in the fourth inning when Bader’s powerful hit sent the ball straight into the açaí bowl truck, which had been relocated from behind home plate to left field before the game.
Vendor’s Reaction and Bader’s Apology
Godfrey had expressed concern earlier about moving her food truck to left field, wondering aloud,
“What happens if someone hits a home run or something?”
It turned out her worries were well-founded when Bader’s homer found its unintended target. Rather than ignoring the mishap, Bader signed the damaged food truck with a clear apology, writing the word “Sorry” on the side as a gesture of good faith.
“Harrison Bader signed the food truck he hit on the fly with his homer today, lol ‘Sorry'”: Susan Slusser, Sportswriter
“Monica Godfrey, owner of Cactus Bowls, was asked to move her açaí bowl truck from behind home plate out to LF before the game today at AFFOP. ‘What happens it someone hits a home run or something?’ she asked. She found out in the fourth inning, courtesy of Harrison Bader.”: Todd Rosiak, Reporter
Bader’s Strong Spring Training Performance
So far in the preseason, Bader has demonstrated solid form at the plate, recording 4 hits in 9 at-bats with five RBIs, including the notable home run that accidentally damaged the food truck. The 31-year-old outfielder signed a two-year deal with the Giants this offseason and is expected to be a key presence in center field over the upcoming seasons.
Context within the Giants’ Season Outlook
The Giants are preparing for a competitive 2026 season, with the team’s lineup projections and new prospects like Parks Harber drawing attention. Bader’s integration into San Francisco’s roster is part of this larger effort to strengthen the squad, which local media outlets including NBC Sports Bay Area continue to cover extensively.
As spring training progresses, Bader’s combination of on-field impact and lighthearted handling of the food truck incident reflects both the seriousness and the unexpected moments that can arise in preseason games. Fans and team members alike will be watching closely to see how these developments influence the Giants’ performance this season.
Monica Godfrey, owner of Cactus Bowls, was asked to move her açaí bowl truck from behind home plate out to LF before the game today at AFFOP.
“What happens it someone hits a home run or something?” she asked.
She found out in the fourth inning, courtesy of Harrison Bader. pic.twitter.com/tGwYUW23Ee
— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) February 25, 2026
Harrison Bader signed the food truck he hit on the fly with his homer today, lol “Sorry”: pic.twitter.com/CBuprTjlx1
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) February 25, 2026
