Braden's battery mate during the game was Landon Powell, who was called up from the minor leagues 18 days before.

Bliss made his Major League Baseball debut on June 20, 1878, as the battery mate to pitcher Mike Golden.

Mudcat Grant checked the Dodgers and complimented his battery mate's performance with his three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth.

Gooden's battery mate on Friday was the rookie Kelly Stinnett.

The duo developed a great rapport and Worley's ERA was a full run lower when Schneider was his battery mate.

Early returns on fan voting point toward two rivals being battery mates in baseball's All-Star Game.

"A catcher's role is to be part of the pitching staff - that's why they're called battery mates," Valentine said.

Wilson remained a dependable battery mate for Mariners pitchers over the next several seasons.

The catcher caught the ball on the first bounce and tossed it back to his battery mate.

It was a little sad to see Jorge on the dug out steps, cheering for his friend and battery mate, knowing how close he and Mo have been.