Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had a bad start on Saturday. He did not deserve what happened next. After allowing seven earned runs in eight batters faced against the Cincinnati Reds,

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.

A team spokesperson said the Astros notified both the Houston Police Department and Major League Baseball security about the threats made at Lance McCullers Jr. and his family.