Miyabiyama, Hakuho share the lead at 11 wins

Baruto trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Sekiwake Miyabiyama11-1 ・ W6
• Ozeki Hakuho11-1 ・ W7
• Maegashira 11 Baruto10-2 ・ W8

Kisenosato (Maegashira 1) beat Kaio (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 1 Kisenosato5-7

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Katayamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 13 Hokutorikikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 10 Tochinohanamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kasugaomake-koshi (4-8)

• Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 9-3) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 34-20; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 54%
• Hakuho (Ozeki, 11-1) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 6-6) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 35-10; the rating model gives Hakuho 66%
• Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 5, 9-3) vs Miyabiyama (Sekiwake, 11-1) →head-to-head: Miyabiyama leads 12-5; the rating model gives Kyokushuzan 20%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kyokushuzan