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.

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 Police Department said Monday that detectives within the major offenders division are investigating the threats against McCullers.