Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2020 ・ Day 8 ・ Mar 15
Hakuho leads alone at 8-0
March (Haru) 2020 has completed day 8. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Aoiyama, Takanosho trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
Upsets
Kotozakura (Maegashira 18) beat Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 11) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.
Records Decided Today
2 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 10 Tochiozanmake-koshi (0-8)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Ryuden (Maegashira 5, 4-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 3-0; the rating model gives Hakuho 84%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Abi (Maegashira 4, 4-4) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 6-2) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 5-1; the rating model gives Abi 39%; Pulling Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even