It took about 48 hours, but the Red Sox are finally able to laugh about — and even celebrate — their harrowing flight to Minneapolis on Sunday night.

The Red Sox added a run each off Michael Tonkin and Kody Funderburk, and two more off Louie Varland. Meanwhile, the Twins’ offense had few answers for Boston starter Lucas Giolito, who pitched six innings and surrendered one run on Lee’s double to bring home Bader.

Trevor Story homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Lucas Giolito pitched six strong innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.

Righty reliever Justin Slaten, who has been out since May 29 due to shoulder inflammation in his pitching arm, played catch from the mound Tuesday in Boston, marking the first time he has toed the rubber in about two months. Next up are real bullpen sessions for Slaten, whose recovery has been slower than expected.

Boston hit for the cycle against Pierson Ohl in four-run frame, and longtime Twins nemesis Lucas Giolito earned his ninth win against Minnesota.

The Boston Red Sox have until Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. to bolster their bullpen to make a push for the playoffs.

After electing free agency last week, the 30-year-old backstop agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles' division rival.

With Toronto losing twice today, the Red Sox are just 5.0 games off the division lead, and the best record in the AL for that matter.