Toyonoshima, Kaio, Baruto, Hakuho share the lead at 10 wins

4 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 9 Toyonoshima10-1 ・ W8
• Ozeki Kaio10-1 ・ W10
• Ozeki Baruto10-1 ・ W6
• Yokozuna Hakuho10-1 ・ W9

Shotenro (Maegashira 16) beat Kyokutenho (Maegashira 9) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Shotenro8-3

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Shotenrokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 14 Goeidokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Maegashira 7 Kotokasugamake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 6 Kokkaimake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 3 Kitataikimake-koshi (3-8)
• Maegashira 1 Kisenosatokachi-koshi (8-3)
• Komusubi Tochinoshinmake-koshi (3-8)
• Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-3)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-1) vs Tochiozan (Sekiwake, 4-7) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-2; the rating model gives Hakuho 93%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Toyonoshima (Maegashira 9, 10-1) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 10-1) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 19-4; the rating model gives Toyonoshima 31%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Hakuba (Maegashira 4, 4-7) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 10-1) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 1-0; the rating model gives Hakuba 25%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even