the National League

noun

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

Examples of the National League in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking two-run double with the bases loaded in the sixth and Walker Buehler (8-6) pitched six strong innings for the Padres, who continue to hold the National League's third wild-card berth. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

The victory was particularly timely in their postseason pursuit, with the Philadelphia Phillies closing the gap on their hold of the National League’s top wild spot. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

The move comes with Miami still trying to stay in the thick of the National League wild card race. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

The Diamondbacks are one game back of the San Diego Padres for the final Wild Card spot in the National League and will be forced to battle without Marte for the foreseeable future. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the National League

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague