Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Washington Nationals 5-2 on Tuesday to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season.

After a gut-wrenching series sweep at home, the Washington Nationals (17-24) start a seven-game road trip against the Atlanta Braves (19-21)

Guardians update (20-14): They have won five of their last six games after beating Toronto on Sunday to take the three-game series. Steven Kwan, the team leader in batting average and onbase percentage, hit .500 (4 for 8) against the Nationals last year. Lively went 1-0 and Ortiz 0-1 against the Nats last year.