Source of death threats against Astros pitcher Lance McCullers identified as 'inebriated' bettor, police say

Police in Texas have identified a man from overseas as the person who allegedly made death threats directed at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family after his poor start against the Cincinnati Reds last month. 

A spokesperson with the Houston Police Department told The Associated Press Monday a man betting on the Astros was "inebriated" when he sent the threats on social media. 

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"Investigators spoke with him, and he stated he had lost money betting on the Astros game and was frustrated and inebriated when he lashed out on social media," the spokesperson said. "He was apologetic and asked that investigat...