the American League

noun

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

Examples of the American League in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At one point, the Bombers looked head and shoulders above the rest in the American League and seemingly had the best chance to crack the 14-year World Series drought during the Aaron Judge era. James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024 Alonso said prior to the American League’s 5-3 win Tuesday night over the National League at Globe Life Field that there is silence between his agent and the ballclub—which is expected in the middle of the season. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024 Not the Angels, who predictably sit in fourth place in the American League West with a record of 41-55 at the All-Star break. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024 Tonight marks the Major League Baseball all-star game, and former Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes will start for the American League. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for the American League 

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“The American League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20League. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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