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True to form, the Guardians had a tense moment in the bottom of the ninth before locking down their sixth consecutive victory.

BOSTON — Foster Griffin gave the Guardians his best start Wednesday night since they acquired him from the Nationals at the trade deadline. He turned the Red Sox back time and time again, but it wasn’t enough as the Guardians fell,

The Guardians designated Brogdon for assignment Wednesday.

Guardians activated RHP Shawn Armstrong from the 60-day injured list. Armstrong returns to Cleveland’s bullpen mix after missing two months with a left calf strain. The 36-year-old veteran reliever is back for Wednesday’s contest against the Red Sox.

But the Guardians bounced back to beat Boston 3-2 on the ninth inning on Nathaniel Lowe’s sacrifice fly that scored Chase DeLauter. The Guardians (82-75) maintained their one-game lead over second-place Chicago in the AL Central.

Espino gave up three earned runs in one inning during his most recent appearance while working as an opener last Friday against the A's, but Cleveland will give him an opportunity to redeem himself Thursday. He'll likely remain in the game for an inning or two before handing the ball over to bulk reliever Joey Cantillo.

Sean Gunn was the stand-in for Rocket through the entire Guardians franchise.