Article: Cardinals' Molina Taken Off Field on a Stretcher

Cardinals C Yadier Molina was taken off the field on a stretcher with a brace around his neck after getting run over on a tag play in the ninth inning yesterday.

Molina was taken to a hospital for evaluation of neck and back pain. Team spokesman Brian Bartow said Molina did not lose consciousness after the collision.

Manager Tony La Russa said initial reports were positive. Albert Pujols, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf, told the manager in the 10th inning that he had spoken with Molina before the catcher was taken to the hospital.

"The initial stuff was okay," La Russa said. "At least right now. We're keeping our fingers crossed and hoping for the best."

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