Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2014 ・ Day 8 ・ May 18
Hakuho leads alone at 8-0
May (Natsu) 2014 has completed day 8. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Ikioi, 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
- Maegashira 5 Ikioi7-1 ・ W7
- Ozeki Kisenosato7-1 ・ W4
Upsets
Takekaze (Maegashira 1) beat Kotoshogiku (Ozeki) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.
Sadanoumi (Maegashira 17) beat Takanoiwa (Maegashira 12) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.
Kyokushuho (Maegashira 15) beat Terunofuji (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.
Records Decided Today
3 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.
- Maegashira 3 Kyokutenhomake-koshi (0-8)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
- Maegashira 2 Takarafujimake-koshi (0-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 6-2) vs Tochiozan (Sekiwake, 5-3) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 24-21; the rating model gives Kakuryu 75%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Endo (Maegashira 4, 4-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 14-2; the rating model gives Hakuho 95%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho