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.

The MLB world had a lot on its plate the past week, from controversies to hot takes, player struggles and not-so-pleasant flashbacks.

Lance McCullers Jr. surrendered seven runs in the first inning Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Reportedly, the pitcher and his family were threatened.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family were the subjects of death threats and cops had to be called.

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. had his worst start of his career against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

In a shocking turn of events, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has revealed that he and his children have been targeted with death threats following the team's recent loss against the Cincinnati Reds. This alarming situation has sparked widespread concern and raised questions about the culture of fan interaction in professional sports.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada had every right to be made at a specific subset of fans after starting pitcher Lance McCullers was a target of hate speech, sp