Joe Nathan earned his 14th save of the season Thursday in the Tigers' 2-1 defeat of the Royals. And the Royals' winning streak has ended at 10 games. Nathan was sharp, striking out all three batters he faced in the top of the ninth inning on just 15 pitches. It was an important bounceback appearance for the veteran right-hander, who has not been good this season. He hadn't struck out the side since last August.