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.

The Houston Police Department is investigating threats made against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family Saturday, a spokesperson for the department said Monday. Detectives with HPD's Major Offenders Division are investigating the threats,

He’d record just one out before getting pulled for allowing seven runs after walking three batters and letting up three hits (including a home run). After the game, McCullers reportedly had to deal with death threats to him and his children from critics all over the world.