Previously on VEB recaps: IHeartBoog recapped last night's tough extra inning loss. If you missed it, it's here.
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Sunday's pitching matchup: Tim Cooney (0-0, 3.95 ERA prior to Sunday night), squaring off against Francisco Liriano (5-6, 2.99).
Their last starts: Cooney made his best start of the season in his fourth such appearance for St. Louis. The lefty threw 5 1/3 innings and allowed just one run on three hits as part of the doubleheader against the Cubs on Tuesday.