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National League

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noun

  1. the older of the two major professional U.S. baseball leagues, established in 1876. N.L.


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His three-run homer in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers vaulted the Dodgers to the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

In the 1987-88 season, the National League - then known as the Conference - tried out a tweak which meant a player could not be offside from a free-kick.

From BBC

The National League North side beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday to record one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition.

From BBC

Playing in the National League North, Macclesfield are part-time and defender Sam Heathcote is one of a number of players with a job outside football.

From BBC

And it was achieved by a club with a turbulent recent history - Macclesfield Town folded after 146 years in 2020, before reforming as a phoenix club in the ninth tier and securing three promotions in four seasons to reach the National League North.

From BBC