2018 – The Rangers bring out the first hyphenated battery in major league history in their game against the Royals as Austin Bibens-Dirkx is the starting pitcher and throws to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who his making his first start as a catcher. While their names may pose a spelling challenge, the pair work well togerther, as Bibens-Dirkx picks up his first win of the year, 3 – 2.

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On June 20, 2018 – The Rangers bring out the first hyphenated battery in major league history in their game against the Royals as Austin Bibens-Dirkx is the starting pitcher and throws to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who his making his first start as a catcher. While their names may pose a spelling challenge, the pair work well togerther, as Bibens-Dirkx picks up his first win of the year, 3 – 2.