Baruto, Hakuho share the lead at 7 wins

Shimotori, Mokonami, Hakuba trail by one. 8 days remain.

• Ozeki Baruto7-0 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Hakuho7-0 ・ W7
• Maegashira 15 Shimotori6-1
• Maegashira 11 Mokonami6-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 5 Hakuba6-1 ・ W5

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 7-0) vs Aminishiki (Sekiwake, 2-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 37-4; the rating model gives Hakuho 93%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 4-3) vs Asasekiryu (Maegashira 4, 5-2) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 11-5; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 75%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Kakuryu (Maegashira 3, 2-5) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 7-0) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 16-12; the rating model gives Kakuryu 14%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Baruto