Miguel Vargas Blasts Two Home Runs Against the Twins but White Sox Fall 9-6

June 3, 2026

Cuban third baseman Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox delivered a powerful offensive performance on Monday, June 1, 2026, hitting two two-run home runs against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago, though his team fell 9-6.

Vargas finished the game 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, two runs scored, and four RBIs. His 14th and 15th home runs of the season came in the third and ninth innings respectively, both off Twins pitching. Despite his heroics, the Twins sealed the win by scoring four runs in each of their two biggest innings, overwhelming the Chicago starter David Sandlin, who took the loss after allowing eight runs over four innings.

The 26-year-old Havana native has been one of the most dangerous hitters in the American League this season. On the year, Vargas now carries 15 home runs, 38 RBIs, 44 runs scored, nine stolen bases, and an .875 OPS across 59 games. Some analysts project him on pace to finish the 2026 season with nearly 38 home runs — more than double his previous personal best of 16 set in 2025.

Even in a losing effort, Vargas continued to prove he is the offensive engine of Chicago's young, exciting lineup.

(With information from CBS Sports / FantasyPros / MLB.com)