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.

Soroka mostly stifled the Braves, but Drake Baldwin’s two-run homer started Atlanta’s comeback to a 5-2 win that sent the Nationals’ losing streak to seven.

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will try to keep a three-game home win streak going when they face the Washington Nationals. Atlanta has a 14-6 record in home games and a 21-21 record overall. The Braves are 7-4 in games when they hit at least two home runs.

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The former Heritage star allowed four hits to improve to 2-3 and help Atlanta reach .500 for the first time this season.

Preview the May 14 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Alex Verdugo’s single off Andrew Chafin drove in Eli White from second base in the bottom of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead to beat Washington 4-3 to hand the Nationals their sixth consecutive loss.

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)

The Atlanta Braves are set to take on the Washington Nationals; here's the forecast and where to watch for the upcoming series