Why Mets closer was called on in a blowout loss

Jeurys FamiliaSAN DIEGO — Jeurys Familia’s appearance to pitch the eighth inning of a blowout Saturday night was curious to say the least.

But the reasoning for the righty reliever’s third appearance in four days was made clear after the Mets’ 12-2 loss to the Padres at Petco Park. Familia, according to manager Mickey Callaway will be away from the team Sunday following the passing of his father-in-law.

The Mets have Monday as a scheduled day off, so Callaway wanted Familia to pitch an Saturday (he went an inning scoreless). In his previous appearance, Familia received a blown save on Thursday in St. Louis.

Also receiving work was lefty Jerry Blevins, who pitched a scoreless seventh. Before…