Indians’ manager backs closer Cody Allen despite recent struggles




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Summary: Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona doesn’t plan to change the way he uses closer Cody Allen after the embattled right-hander gave up back-to-back homers in the ninth inning Friday against the Royals. Francona said Saturday that the Indians need Allen, and while the manager may use him before the ninth on occasion, there’s no change to Allen’s job description.