In their first game, the Fatima Comets could muster little offense. In their second, they put some runs on the board.

But in both games, they did accomplish one of their biggest goals.

Were here to compete, were here to make us better, Fatima coach Scott Kilgore said after the Comets went 0-2 in Fridays opening day of the Capital City Invitational at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.

Thats the most important thing for us right now. We didnt get a win, that would have been great. But we walk away stronger after today.

The Comets opened with a 2-0 loss Friday afternoon to the Hickman Kepwies. Fatima had baserunners in five of the seven innings, but only two got as far as second base.

We just couldnt string any hits together, Kilgore said. Its not like we struck out that much, we put the ball in play, we just hit it right at them. But thats baseball.

Hickman scored both of its runs in the fourth inning on four singles and two walks off Fatima senior starter Reid Kesel.

Kesel went six innings for the Comets, giving up just one other hit while he struck out six on 82 pitches.

That was six innings of good solid pitching, Kilgore said.

Will Robertson struck out three in one inning of relief for the Comets.

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