Springfield’s Adam Eaton takes part in USO Tour in Europe

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Nationals pitcher Aaron Barrett accompanied Eaton on the trip.

"Being able to connect with our troops -- and support them -- means everything to me," Eaton said on MLB.com. "I come from a military background. Just to be able to give back is important."

Eaton hit .320 with two home runs and six RBIs in the World Series and drove in the final two runs of the game in the ninth inning of Game 7, a game the Nationals won 6-2. The Nationals picked up their option on Eaton after the season, so he will return to them in 2020, playing a fourth straight season in Washington.