Canadian Scott Richmond was recognized for his strong April by being named American League rookie of the month yesterday. 

The St. 

The Philadelphia Phillies' center fielder was the big story a day after Rick Ankiel's harrowing headfirst crash into the wall. 

St. 

Just before Rick Ankiel barreled headfirst into the wall, the thought flashed through his mind: My career is finished. 

Umpire Marty Foster was sick and missed Tuesday night's game between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves. 

St. 

ST. 

ST. 

A 14-3 beginning by their starting pitchers helped propel the Cardinals to a sizeable lead in the National League Central Division after the first month of play. 

--Tuesday night's game with the Phillies will be the last one of this series and also the last time the World Series champions will be in St. 

The Cardinals lost a game and a center fielder, at least for a while, Monday night. 

Running full speed after chasing down a deep liner in the gap, Rick Ankiel had no time to slow down. 

ROUNDUP 

Rick Ankiel has been carted off the field with his head and neck immobilized after the St.