the National League

noun

: one of the two major leagues in professional U.S. baseball

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Ohtani went on to win the World Series with the Dodgers in his first season, capturing the National League MVP as well, without even pitching. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 In the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers blitzed the Milwaukee Brewers on the strength of starting pitching. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 Baseball fans continue to marvel at Shohei Ohtani’s performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. Harry Enten, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 The Dodgers rolled through the National League playoffs and now face the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the National League

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“The National League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20National%20League. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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