It is April and Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is once again on the disabled list.
This spring that means an opportunity for Brian Goodwin, who got the start in left field in place of Eaton on Wednesday afternoon against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park.
Goodwin led off and was hitless in two at-bats with a walk while the Nationals tied the game in the last of the ninth and 11th innings, only to lose 5-3 when reliever and losing pitcher Ryan Madson gave up two runs in the top of the 12th inning as the Braves prevented a three-game sweep.