Photos: Angels home opener vs. Royals
Angels first baseman Albert Pujols turns toward center fielder Mike Trout as they share a laugh during introductions before their home opener on Friday night.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Photos from the Angels’ 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
The Angels and Royals watch the flag get unfurled before the national anthem on Friday night.
(Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)Fans stand in the outfield bleachers during the national anthem at the Angels’ home opener Friday.
(Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)Angels left-hander Hector Santiago delivers a pitch against the Royals in the first inning of a game on April 10.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Angels first baseman Albert Pujols drops his helmet and batting gloves after striking out in the fourth inning Friday night.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Designated hitter Kendrys Morales is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning to give the Royals a 3-1 lead over the Angels.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Angels starter Hector Santiago waits with catcher Chris Iannetta as Manager Mike Scioscia comes to the mound to make a pitching change in the fifth inning Friday night.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Angels first baseman Albert Pujols breaks hit bat as he hits into a fielder’s choice in the eighth inning Friday night.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)