Miyabiyama, Hakuho share the lead at 12 wins

Baruto trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Sekiwake Miyabiyama12-1 ・ W7
• Ozeki Hakuho12-1 ・ W8
• Maegashira 11 Baruto11-2 ・ W9

Katayama (Maegashira 14) beat Iwakiyama (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.

Takamisakari (Maegashira 12) beat Kokkai (Maegashira 6) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Katayama5-8
• Maegashira 12 Takamisakari7-6

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Tamakasugamake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 9 Tochinonadamake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 7 Futenokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 3 Aminishikimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 1 Kakizoemake-koshi (5-8)
• Komusubi Kyokutenhomake-koshi (5-8)

• Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 10-3) vs Hakuho (Ozeki, 12-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 21-6; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 29%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kaio (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 6-7) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 16-12; the rating model gives Kaio 40%
• Baruto (Maegashira 11, 11-2) vs Miyabiyama (Sekiwake, 12-1) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 10-5; the rating model gives Baruto 18%