ATLANTA -- New York Mets manager Terry Collins fell on his sword Saturday, taking responsibility for not recognizing the need for a pinch runner on what became a potentially game-deciding play.
The strategic lapse resulted shortly thereafter in a painful neck injury for Wilmer Flores and a stinging 4-3 defeat to the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings at Turner Field.
The Mets (75-67) fell out of the second wild-card position as their six-game winning streak was snapped. They now trail the San Francisco Giants by 1½ games and the St.