Padres suddenly shaky at closer ahead of encounter vs. White Sox

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San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has defended closer Robert Suarez lately but the question must be asked: Does a likely playoff-bound team with World Series dreams have a serious question to answer about Suarez?

The Padres' 3-2, 10-inning win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday went extra innings only because Suarez allowed his third critical homer in the last 15 days. Le