Examples of the National League in a Sentence
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The Washington Nationals won two of three on the South Side of Chicago to improve to 13-16 on the season, which is just a half-game out of second in the National League East.
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Both the lowest batting average in the National League and the highest ERA — among qualifying players — belong to members of the Phillies.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
With exactly one-sixth of the season complete, the Padres are a half-game behind the Dodgers in the National League West.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers’ bullpen has blown five saves in 12 opportunities and has the fifth-worst save percentage in the National League.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Both the lowest batting average in the National League and the highest ERA — among qualifying players — belong to members of the Phillies.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
With exactly one-sixth of the season complete, the Padres are a half-game behind the Dodgers in the National League West.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers’ bullpen has blown five saves in 12 opportunities and has the fifth-worst save percentage in the National League.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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“The National League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20National%20League. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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