After allowing seven runs during a nightmarish first inning against the Cincinnati Reds, Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received death threats aimed at him and his family on social media. Manager Joe Espada confirmed that these threats had been reported to local police and MLB security. McCullers expressed his dismay, particularly about threats involving his children, emphasizing that while he understands sports passion, such threats cross a dangerous line. The Reds won the game 13-9, marking a challenging period for the Astros.
I understand people are very passionate and people love the Astros and love sports, but threatening to find my kids and murder them is a little bit tough to deal with.
There have been many threats over the years aimed at me mostly ... But I think bringing kids into the equation, threatening to find them ... it's tough.
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