Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 2013 ・ Day 8 ・ Sep 22
Hakuho leads alone at 8-0
September (Aki) 2013 has completed day 8. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Kisenosato trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
- Yokozuna Hakuho8-0 ・ W8
- Ozeki Kisenosato7-1 ・ W5
Upsets
Shohozan (Maegashira 1) beat Kotoshogiku (Ozeki) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-17, which makes it count double.
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Toyohibiki (Maegashira 4, 4-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 5-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 98%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Myogiryu (Sekiwake, 4-4) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 6-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 13-5; the rating model gives Myogiryu 32%