Kaisei, Hakuho share the lead at 7 wins

Tochinoshin, Baruto trail by one. 8 days remain.

• Maegashira 16 Kaisei7-0 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Hakuho7-0 ・ W7
• Maegashira 6 Tochinoshin6-1
• Ozeki Baruto6-1 ・ W4

Okinoumi (Maegashira 4) beat Harumafuji (Ozeki) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-14, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 4 Okinoumi4-3

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 7-0) vs Okinoumi (Maegashira 4, 4-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 24-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 98%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kakuryu (Komusubi, 4-3) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 4-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 27-17; the rating model gives Kakuryu 51%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji
• Gagamaru (Maegashira 14, 3-4) vs Kaisei (Maegashira 16, 7-0) →head-to-head: Gagamaru leads 8-7; the rating model gives Gagamaru 58%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even