Police are reportedly investigating threats made against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers and his kids after McCullers struggled in an outing on May 10 against the Cincinnati Reds.

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.

After Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.'s struggles in Saturday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds, he and his family were put through a harrowing experience.