Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday 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 heated Joe Espada began his postgame news conference by revealing that threats against Lance McCullers Jr’s family and life were made after today’s start. The Astros say they’ve notified HPD and MLB security about the threats.