Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family received death threats over social media after his start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. The Houston Police Department and Major League Baseball were notified of the threats,

HOUSTON — Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who was making just his second start since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, allowed seven runs while getting just one out in Houston’s 13-9 loss.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he’s been receiving death threats directed at both himself and his children after Saturday’s loss against the Cincinnati Reds.