 Luke Hochevar, who was the first-round draft pick of the Royals in 2006, was chosen to pitch in his first Opening Day start.He gave up four runs, including two sole home runs, in 5⅔ innings for the loss.The opposing starter Jered Weaver pitched 6⅓ scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season with Fernando Rodney closing the game in the ninth inning for his first save as the Angels defeated the Royals, 4-2.