​The fireworks were delayed, but Miguel Vargas made sure it was worth the wait.The Chicago White Sox third baseman woke up Citizens Bank Park with an absolute bomb for the first home run of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in the top of the eighth inning. Vargas connected on a slider on the inner half of the plate from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski and boomed it 433 feet into the second deck in left field to put the American League up 4-0.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe AL All-Stars got off to a quick 3-0 lead after ambushing National League starter Christopher Sánchez in his home ballpark. But the bats quickly cooled off from both sides after that until Vargas’ solo shot in the penultimate frame to break up the pitchers party. Watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with Fubo Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber to claim the title of Home Run King on Monday night.The 2026 Midsummer Classic has arrived, and USA TODAY will have reporters on the ground in Philadelphia and at home eager to deliver the goods. From media day and the Home Run Derby, to the red carpet and All-Star Game, we’ll have everything covered .AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Miguel Vargas delivers delayed All-Star Game fireworks with absolute bomb