Peters hits for 1st career cycle, Burke pitches 7 strong innings as White Sox dismantle A's 14-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Tristan Peters had his first career cycle, Sean Burke pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Chicago White Sox had an eight-run seventh inning to dismantle the Athletics 14-1 on Friday night.

Peters doubled in the third and had an RBI single in the fifth, then had two hits in the seventh — a two-run homer to center and an RBI triple. He became the seventh White Sox player to hit for the cycle and the first since José Abreu in 2017.

Burke (6-4) struck out nine and gave up four hits. Since June 18, he has allowed only six earned runs in 32 innings.

Former White Sox Aaron Civale (5-7) took the loss for the Athletics after surrendering four runs on six hits in 2 1/3 innings.

Tyler Soderstrom scored the Athletics' only run in the seventh with his 14th home run of the season.

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Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters, right, slides safely into third base for an RBI triple while Athletics third baseman Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, center, catches the throw during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters (29) celebrates with manager Will Venable, right, at the dugout after scoring on a Miguel Vargus sacrifice fly during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters, left, celebrates with closing pitcher Tyler Davis, center, after defeating the Athletics in a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami yells in the dugout before a baseball game against the Athletics in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel, right, dives at home plate as The Athletics catcher Jonah Heim, left, prepares to catch the throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox's Munnetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with manager Will Venable, right, at the dugout after scoring on a Miguel Vargus double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against The Athletics in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel slides safely into home plate while scoring on a Sam Antonacci single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against The Athletics in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

CHICAGO (AP) — Munetaka Murakami rejoined the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. The Japanese slugger also has finalized some big plans for next week's All-Star break.

Murakami went 1 for 5 with one run scored and one RBI in a 14-1 victory over the Athletics after being activated from the 10-day injured list. He had been sidelined more than a month with a strained right hamstring. The rookie also was named to the AL All-Star team and added to the field for the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia.

Coaches and teammates clapped after Murakami was informed of the honors during a pregame clubhouse meeting.

“I just want to appreciate to every single player, staff and everybody in this organization to really support me through my rehabilitation process and I'm really glad to be back here with you guys,” Murakami said through an interpreter. “I'm able to participate in this event because of you guys really warming up to me, being a very good teammate and being there every single day. Having those teammates are what made me today, and I really like to appreciate that. And I feel really glad to represent the team and play for the White Sox in the All-Star Game.”

The 26-year-old Murakami started at first base in the opener of a weekend series against the Athletics. The White Sox went 17-18 while he was on the injured list.

Murakami got hurt during a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on May 29. At the time of the injury, he ranked among the major league leaders with 20 homers, 41 RBIs, 43 runs and a .947 OPS.

The White Sox had dropped three in a row and six of eight overall going into the series against the A's.

Murakami becomes the eighth rookie in franchise history to be named an All-Star, a list that also includes José Abreu (2014), Ron Kittle (1983) and Minnie Miñoso (1951). He is joining Shohei Ohtani (2021) as the only Japanese-born players to participate in the Derby.

Murakami signed a $34 million, two-year contract with Chicago in December. He made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Charlotte, going 2 for 7 with a double.

The White Sox also optioned infielder Jacob Gonzalez to Charlotte before the matchup with the A's. The 24-year-old Gonzalez, a first-round pick in the 2023 amateur draft, hit .244 with two homers and 17 RBIs in 30 games in his first stint in the major leagues.

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Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami looks on from the dugout after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against The Athletics in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against The Athletics in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)