Poor Balto!

He hurt his left knee yesterday in his match against Miyabiyama (雅山) and is now out of the tournament. I had such high hopes for him too. Well, he's still young and not too fat so he should be back in fighting trim in time for the next tourney.
In other news, Asashouryuu (朝青龍) and Ama (安馬) are leading the pack in Makunouchi so far with 10 wins to 1 loss each. In a far second with 8 wins and 3 losses each are: Chiyotaiki (千代大海), Rohou (露鵬), Aminishiki (安美錦), Futenou (普天王) and Hokutouriki (北勝力). While Houmashou (豊真将), my new favorite, is holding steady with 6 wins and 5 losses.

Good luck next tourney, Balto!

PS: A GIS for Balto (把瑠都) turned up this picture of him kicking Hakurozan's (白露山) butt.