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Brewers' Flight Lands with a Knuckleball Twist
26 Oct
Summary
- Brewers manager joked about the pilot throwing a knuckleball during turbulence.
- The charter flight's captain was an uncle of Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester.
- The team was in Florida for Game 3 of the World Series, leading 2-0.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy quipped about the flight encountering turbulence on its way to Florida for World Series Game 3. He joked with the pilot crew, comparing the plane's movements to a knuckleball.
The charter flight was captained by GJ Priester, an uncle of Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester, with his cousin Alex Priester serving as first officer. This unique familial connection added a memorable touch to the team's arrival.
The Brewers arrived in St. Petersburg, Florida, for Game 3 of the best-of-seven series against the Tampa Bay Rays. As of Sunday, the Brewers held a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
Relief pitcher Aaron Ashby also commented on the landing, describing it as "a little rough" but noting it was a "cool thing" to have family involved. GJ Priester, who has flown for United Airlines since 1995, is part of the family that founded Priester Aviation. For comparison, Dwight Schmidt, father of Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt, piloted family charters in the 2024 World Series.
