That was Grady's only explanation for why Gonzo is out. But given the production he has gotten out of Nomar, Kent and Gonzo in this series (4 for 22), he had to try something. Sorry this is late. Schmidt's side session (60 pitches, split into 15-pitch sets) took forever, and we couldn't get Grady until it was over.

SS Furcal
CF Pierre
1B Nomar
2B Kent
DH Saenz
C Martin
RF Ethier
3B Betemit
LF Clark

RH Lowe

Schmidt still isn't close to a rehab, but the session went well. He threw all his pitches, although he wasn't airing out his fastball. ... Kent just GIDP'd with runners on first and second and one out to end the first. Pierre, who HAS to hit the ball on the ground to be successful, popped up in between singles by Furcal and Nomar. So the aforementioned trio is now 5 for 24 in the series. Dodgers 0, Angels 0, middle 1