Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family received death threats on social media after he allowed seven runs in the first inning of Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. says he is receiving death threats directed at both himself and his children after Saturday's loss against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who says he became a target of harassment from baseball fans after he allowed seven runs during a 10-run first inning,

Lance McCullers Jr. and his family received death threats amid his tough start on the mound for the Astros on Saturday.