After threats to his family, Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. gets 24/7 security—then delivers a vintage performance on the mound.

But it's even more meaningful for McCullers personally, considering what he's been through over the last few weeks and years. As if having to wade through two lost seasons due to a flexor tendon issue weren't hard enough,

Lance McCullers Jr. (0-1, 6.57) makes his fourth start in his return from arm injury as the Houston Astros hosts the Athletics. Luis Severino (1-4, 4.11) pitches for the Athletics. When: 1:10 p.m., Wednesday, Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has had to hire around-the-clock security for protection after his family received online death threats.