Hoshoryu, Onosato share the lead at 11 wins

Aonishiki trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hoshoryu11-2 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Onosato11-2
• Sekiwake Aonishiki10-3

Asakoryu (Maegashira 17) beat Kotoshoho (Maegashira 10) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

Ryuden (Maegashira 14) beat Kinbozan (Maegashira 8) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

Fujinokawa (Maegashira 12) beat Abi (Maegashira 7) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 17 Asakoryu7-6
• Maegashira 14 Ryuden6-7
• Maegashira 12 Fujinokawa8-5

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Tomokazemake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 11 Shishimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 10 Daieishokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 8 Kinbozanmake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 12 Fujinokawakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 7 Abimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 6 Onokatsumake-koshi (5-8)

• Aonishiki (Sekiwake, 10-3) vs Hoshoryu (Yokozuna, 11-2) →head-to-head: Aonishiki leads 5-1; the rating model gives Aonishiki 43%
• Onosato (Yokozuna, 11-2) vs Kotozakura (Ozeki, 7-6) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 8-5; the rating model gives Onosato 77%