Toyonoshima, Hakuho share the lead at 12 wins

Kaio, Baruto trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Maegashira 9 Toyonoshima12-1 ・ W10
• Yokozuna Hakuho12-1 ・ W11
• Ozeki Kaio11-2
• Ozeki Baruto11-2

Koryu (Maegashira 15) beat Kyokutenho (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Koryu7-6

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Tokitenkukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 10 Tosayutakakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 13 Sokokuraimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 4 Takekazemake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 1 Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 2 Asasekiryumake-koshi (5-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 11-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 25-3; the rating model gives Hakuho 92%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kotooshu (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Tokusegawa (Maegashira 6, 7-6) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 1-1; the rating model gives Kotooshu 84%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kotooshu
• Toyonoshima (Maegashira 9, 12-1) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 11-2) →head-to-head: Toyonoshima leads 8-7; the rating model gives Toyonoshima 39%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even