Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2013 ・ Day 11 ・ Nov 20
Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 11 wins
November (Kyushu) 2013 has completed day 11. Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 11-0.
Championship Race
4 days remain in the race.
- Yokozuna Harumafuji11-0 ・ W11
- Yokozuna Hakuho11-0 ・ W11
Upsets
Tenkaiho (Maegashira 8) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 3) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 17% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu withdrew at 1-3-7. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 7 — he has survived all 6 previous ones.
His pre-basho rating of 2536 sits 153 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kotooshu1-3-7 ・ kadoban #7―――――――
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 12 Jokoryumake-koshi (3-8)
- Maegashira 6 Ikioikachi-koshi (8-3)
- Maegashira 2 Kyokutenhomake-koshi (3-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Tochiozan (Sekiwake, 4-7) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 11-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 26-8; the rating model gives Tochiozan 33%
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-0) vs Goeido (Sekiwake, 6-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 85%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even