Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.'s rough outing on the mound on Saturday night turned uglier when he and his family received death threats over social media. McCullers started the home game against the Cincinnati Reds but got pulled in the first inning after allowing seven runs on three hits and three walks on 36 pitches.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received threats on social media against his family and himself after his start on Saturday, McCullers and manager Joe Espada said. The Astros have notified HPD and MLB security,

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family received death threats after Saturday's 13-9 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. An Astros spokesperson said the Houston Police Department and MLB have been notified about the threats, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.