Lance McCullers Jr. mentioned he and his household acquired loss of life threats after the Astros’ loss to the Reds on Saturday.
HOUSTON — Houston police are investigating after loss of life threats had been reportedly made to Astros beginning pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his household.
The threats reportedly got here after Saturday’s robust sport in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds.
It was McCullers’ first sport at Daikin Park in over two years and he wasn’t capable of get out of the primary inning. He was pulled after logging just one out and permitting seven runs.
On Monday, McCullers was seen on the sector earlier than the sport going via his regular routine. He additionally signed some autographs for followers who had some phrases of assist for the 31-year-old righty. They wished him luck in his subsequent outing.
McCullers was visibly shaken when he spoke to reporters after Saturday night time’s sport.
“I perceive persons are very passionate and other people love the Astros and love sports activities, however, um, you realize, threatening to seek out my children and homicide them, um, is a bit bit robust to cope with,” he mentioned.
Astros supervisor Joe Espada declined to remark when requested if he anticipated to be stored within the loop with regards to Main League Baseball’s investigation into the threats.
