Terry Collins rejects criticism about using closer with four-run lead

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NEW YORK — New York Mets manager Terry Collins was not in the mood for second-guessing about inserting closer Jeurys Familia for the top of the ninth inning with a four-run lead on Friday.

Familia loaded the bases, forced in a run with a walk to Yasmani Grandal, and then surrendered a game-tying three-run double to Chase Utley. The Mets salvaged a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers when Curtis Granderson …

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