SAN DIEGO — Following a game-winning home run allowed by his closer, Padres manager Mike Shildt expressed confidence in Robert Suarez’s role as closer as the regular season approaches its end. In a recent game against the Cincinnati Reds, Suarez walked Gavin Lux and subsequently gave up a home run to Tyler Stephenson, sealing the loss for San Diego.
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