Debut Game
Funk appeared in his first big league game on Thursday, July 24, 1986 in a 9-3 Houston win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium. He pitched the 9th and last inning of the game. The first batter he faced hit a home run. The following is the play by play;
PHILLIES 9TH: Craig Reynolds replaced Larry Andersen (PLAYING 1B); Funk replaced Glenn Davis (PITCHING); John Mizerock stayed in the game (PLAYING C ); John Russell homered; Steve Jeltz grounded out (third to first); Greg Gross grounded out (second to first); Luis Aguayo flied out to center; 1 R, 1 H, 0 E, 0 LOB. Astros 9, Phillies 3.
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