Familia affair: Jeurys bounces back, with help

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NEW YORK — Mets closer Jeurys Familia insists he has a short memory. Even after surrendering six runs in two consecutive appearances against the Dodgers this weekend, the right-hander said he had a clear mind by the time he stepped on the mound for his 17th save opportunity Monday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox.

He worked a perfect ninth inning, needing just 13 pitches to put away Chicago and seal the 1-0 Mets win.

It’s a mindset Familia has borrowed from veteran right-hander Bartolo Colon. But it’s also the product of having some special people in his life.

“As soon as I see my son and my family, I forget everything that happened,” Familia said.

On a day that right-hander Matt Harvey snapped a streak of ineffective starts, Familia …

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