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. The Houston Police Department is officially investigating the threats, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is speaking out after disgruntled fans on social media allegedly sent death threats to him and his family in response to a poor pitching performance on Saturday, May 10.