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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia HRs help Rangers to a 7-3 victory over Astros
HOUSTON — Wyatt Langford homered with a career-high tying four hits and Adolis García added a solo shot to lead the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. The Rangers jumped on Lance McCullers Jr. (2-4) early. There were two outs with the bases loaded in the first when Evan Carter's single to right field knocked in a pair to put the Rangers up 2-0.
Newsweek
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Astros Pitcher Slams Death Threats Made Against Family Members
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Houston Astros dropped a game on Saturday, 12-9, to the Cincinnati Reds. It was a poor showing for starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. as he gave up seven runs in 0.1 innings of work. McCullers Jr. revealed after the game that he and his family had received death threats. The Astros star called out those who made threats toward his family members. "It's been a tough evening," McCullers said. "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." PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 01: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros walks off the field after being pulled from the game during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 01: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros walks off the field after being pulled from the game during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 01, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More Photo byThis article will be updated...
Washington Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Houston pitcher McCullers receives death threats directed at his children after tough start
HOUSTON — Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who was making just his second start since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, allowed seven runs while getting just one out in Houston's 13-9 loss .
Washington Post
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to make long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday
HOUSTON — Lance McCullers Jr is to start Sunday for the Houston Astros against the Chicago White Sox in his first major league appearance since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series in Philadelphia. 'I'm really excited to have him on the mound on Sunday,' Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday. 'He's worked his tail off to get back to this point, and this whole entire team and this city should be excited to get Lance back.'
Hamilton Spectator
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to make long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday
HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers Jr is to start Sunday for the Houston Astros against the Chicago White Sox in his first major league appearance since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series in Philadelphia. 'I'm really excited to have him on the mound on Sunday,' Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday. 'He's worked his tail off to get back to this point, and this whole entire team and this city should be excited to get Lance back.' An All-Star in 2018, McCullers had surgery on June 13, 2023, to repair his right flexor tendon and to remove a bone spur. The 31-year-old right-hander threw a bullpen session last June but had a setback and was shut down for the year. He has made four minor league rehab starts this year, allowing four runs and 10 hits over 12 2/3 innings with 16 strikeouts and six walks. In his last appearance, he struck out seven in five shutout innings for Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday. 'My last two outings I've felt really good, my stuff has been pretty crisp,' McCullers said. He is 49-32 with a 3.48 ERA in seven seasons, all with Houston. McCullers first injured his flexor tendon while pitching on short rest during the 2021 AL Division Series. He missed the first four months of the 2022 season. 'Been waiting for it for a long time,' McCullers said. 'Almost feel like I'm making my debut in some aspects, but it's been a really long road for me.' McCullers has missed three full seasons since making his major league debut in 2015. 'It would've been a pretty sad ending to my story,' McCullers said. ___ AP MLB:
