On a night that the Chicago White Sox got a returning Munetaka Murakami to a struggling lineup, it wasn't Murakami that stole the show.

It was outfielder Tristan Peters who sent Chicago fans with a memory that they'd likely never seen and may not be fortunate enough to ever see again in Chicago's 14-1 win over the Athletics.

Tristan Peters hits for the cycle

With a seventh-inning triple, Peters completed the third MLB cycle of the season and the seventh in franchise history. Peters was the first White Sox player to hit for the cycle since Jose Abreu in 2017.

Peters entered Friday's game with just four extra-base hits in his previous 14 games and had not hit a triple since June 12.

Tristan Peters is having an outstanding rookie season

Peters appeared in just four games in the 2025 season, making 2026 his true rookie year. As an outfielder on what's been a surprising White Sox team, Peters has posted a slash line of .303/.357/.484, good for an OPS of .841 and a 2.6 WAR.

There is a case to be made that he's been among the most valuable hitters in the Chicago lineup this season, especially in the absence of Murakami.

Peters has certainly earned regular playing time for a good chunk of the remainder of a season, and he'll hope to continue to be a key piece for a franchise trying to reach the postseason for the first time since 2020.