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

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.

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.'s rough outing on the mound on Saturday night turned uglier when he and his family received death threats over social media. McCullers started the home game against the Cincinnati Reds but got pulled in the first inning after allowing seven runs on three hits and three walks on 36 pitches.