Jake Weisman of the 13AAA Albert Lea Knights baseball team sprints to beat the throw to first base against the Rochester Rebels on Day 1 of the Albert Lea Knights Baseball Classic. Albert Lea won 2-1. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

Logan Barr of the 13AAA Albert Lea Knights baseball team connects with a pitch Friday against the Rochester Rebels. After pool play on Friday and Saturday, the Knights will start bracket play today. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune