out not reaching the 2018 World Cup in Russia. This is almost unthinkable for a team led by Messi that lost the 2014 final to Germany 1-0.After Brazil, Argentina faces Colombia on Nov. 15 in a

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Even with a batting championship practically secured, Jose Altuve will have to attend to some unfinished business when the Houston Astros end the season Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.Altuve, who owns a .338 average, also has a chance to finish as the American League leader in hits. The Venezuelan second baseman will enter the game with 215, one more than Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox.Hes got some goals in mind that hes not yet accomplished, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. He sees all sorts of numbers that he could get and make a special year even more special. When Altuve is zeroing in on things, he rarely gets denied. It wouldnt surprise me if he has a good day.Altuve said he is way different as a hitter this year than when he won his first batting title in 2014. Two years ago, Altuve finished with just seven home runs and 59 RBI. But with one game left this year, the infielder already has career highs of 24 homers and 96 RBI.Im trying to do damage at the plate, Altuve said. Before, I knew if I hit a weak ground ball, I could be safe. Then I understood that if you hit a double or drive in a run, its better than hitting a single. Im not trying to hit a home run every time. Im trying to look for my pitch and put a good swing on the ball.When Altuve won his last batting championship, he served primarily as a leadoff hitter. This season, he has batted mostly third.Hes done a great job of being a complete hitter this year wherever Ive put him, Hinch said. Hes taken it personally to improve his plate discipline.Altuve will face right-hander Jhoulys Chacin in Sundays finale. Chacin replaced right-hander Jered Weaver, who was scheduled to start on his normal turn in the rotation. But Weaver experienced tightness in his lower back during his last start Monday night, and felt stiff during a bullpen session Friday.Regardless, Weaver faces an uncertain future after Sunday. The 11-year veteran, who turns 34 on Tuesday, will be a free agent after spending his entire career with the Angels. Weaver will finish this season with career highs in earned-run average and home runs allowed after fighting nagging injuries and declining velocity for the past three years.Its a weird feeling, Weaver said about the uncertainty. Ive been here for 11 years. Its all Ive known.The possibility that his last start Monday night might his last with the Angels made Weaver wistful.I was telling a couple of guys that I was a little emotional coming down the tunnel here, Weaver said Monday night. I tried to say Hi to as many workers as I could.Meanwhile, right-hander Brady Rodgers will make his first major-league start for the Astros. 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BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil -- Playing at the stadium where it was humiliated 7-1 by Germany two years ago, Brazil can wipe away some of the lingering pain from that defeat with a convincing performance against Argentina in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday.The match is being held at the Mineirao Stadium, which is where Brazil was utterly crushed by Germany in the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup.Of course returning here still touches all of us, even those that didnt play, Brazil coach Tite said. But we have to know how to work in all situations. Two years have passed and we are in a different moment.Brazil midfielder Renato Augusto summed up the despondency felt by the nation that day, calling it a defeat for the whole country.All 62,000 seats are expected to be taken at the stadium in Belo Horizonte, located 350 kilometers (220 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro.Since Tite took over, Brazil has won four straight matches in South American qualifying and leads the group with 21 points from 10 matches. Argentina is five points behind.Three Brazilians who are likely to start against Argentina played against Germany: Real Madrid left back Marcelo, Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho and Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Paulinho. Chelsea winger Willian is not expected to start, but also played against the Germans in the match now known as Mineirazo.Many others who played against Germany -- like Chelsea defender David Luiz and Atletico Mineiro striker Fred -- are not touted to return to the national team soon.Some of the first Brazil players to arrive in Belo Horizonte were also pledging to make fans forget about thhe 7-1 loss.ddddddddddddBrazil has a chance to rewrite history, Paulinho said. We are not going to change what happened, but we can leave a good impression this time. After all we went through in 2014, this is a chance to make a comeback against a great team.Defender Rodrigo Caio, who had just turned professional in 2014, said this is a new Brazil, and fans will see that on the field. I can only imagine what that game was like for those that played.One young fan that attended Mondays open training session recalled the pain he felt watching as Germany destroyed Brazils hopes of a sixth World Cup win.I cried a lot at the 7-1. But now I am confident again, said 12-year-old Maicon Silva as he watched the squad training, before adding perhaps somewhat hopefully we are going to (win) 7-1 against Argentina to compensate.Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar were expected to arrive on Tuesday as they prepare to compete against each other.Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza told The Associated Press that he is concerned about not reaching the 2018 World Cup in Russia. This is almost unthinkable for a team led by Messi that lost the 2014 final to Germany 1-0.After Brazil, Argentina faces Colombia on Nov. 15 in another tough test.Im worried because the qualifying is still not assured and must still be won, Bauza said.The four automatic spots from South American qualifying are now held by Brazil, Uruguay (20 points), and Ecuador and Colombia (17). A fifth spot will be decided by a playoff. Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys cheap jerseys Cheap Jersyes Cheap Basketball Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys cheap jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '