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National League

noun

Definition of National League

the National League
: one of the two major leagues in professional U.S. baseball Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Colorado all have teams in the National League.

Note: The National League was founded in 1876. Games played between teams in the National League do not employ a designated hitter.

— compare american league

Other Words from National League

National Leaguer noun
He leads all National Leaguers in batting average.

First Known Use of National League

1877, in the meaning defined above

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