Atherton (10-17, 2-1) is red-hot, having won five straight games, the longest such streak in District 26. The streak was extended by another game over the past week, includinga 12-0 win over Western.
Moore's 4-game skid is the longest active losing streak in the league. The Mustangs lost another 3 games last week, including a 3-0 defeat against Whitefield Academy.
Moore boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks. On the season, the Mustangs have allowed just 135 hits, while striking out 162 batters.
Tyler Richards leads the Mustangs with 92 strikeouts in 52 innings.
Moore stole 14 bases this week, adding to its league-leading 69 steals on the year.
Izajah Armstrong's 24 steals make him the biggest threat on the basepaths for the Mustangs, which is running wild under the direction of manager Trevor Moore.
