Kotoshogiku leads alone at 13-1

Toyonoshima, Hakuho trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Ozeki Kotoshogiku13-1
• Maegashira 7 Toyonoshima12-2 ・ W8
• Yokozuna Hakuho12-2

Shodai (Maegashira 12) beat Okinoumi (Maegashira 6) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.

Takarafuji (Maegashira 2) beat Goeido (Ozeki) by Hansoku — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-14, which makes it count double.

Kagayaki (Maegashira 16) beat Tokushoryu (Maegashira 6) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 12 Shodai9-5
• Maegashira 2 Takarafuji8-6
• Maegashira 16 Kagayaki3-11

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Komusubi Tochinoshinmake-koshi (6-8)
• Sekiwake Tochiozanmake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 2 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Ozeki Kisenosatokachi-koshi (8-6)

• Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 11-3) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-22; the rating model gives Harumafuji 41%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 10-4) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 32-18; the rating model gives Kakuryu 52%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 13-1) vs Goeido (Ozeki, 4-10) →head-to-head: Goeido leads 30-21; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 55%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Goeido