Hometown player Parker Mullenbach takes some reps at first base during the Albert Lea Lakers first practice of the season. The Lakers play their first game on Friday on the road against the Bancroft Bandits. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Evan Kayser warms up during the first practice of the season for the Albert Lea Lakers. The Lakers will play their first game of the summer on Thursday on the road against the Bancroft Bandits. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

One of the teams two cathcers, Clarke Peterson takes infield for the first time with Albert Lea Lakers. In thier first year, the Lakers are a part of the Pioneer Baseball League and will open play Friday against the Bancroft Bandits. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune