in*ter*league play
What Is The Definition Of Interleague Play In Baseball?
1. Any regular season MLB game in which an American League team is matched up against a National League team is considered interleague play. These games count towards official team and league records. Until 1997, MLB teams only played other teams within their own league during the regular season, with the exception of the World Series.
Examples Of How Interleague Play Is Used In Commentary
1. The Phillies will now head north where they will take on the Boston Red Sox in interleague play.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball