Complex sentence: Lolich was overshadowed by teammate Denny McLain's 31-game win season, and was sent to the bull pen in August in a late-season starter slump, making six relief appearances before returning to the starting rotation.
Split into simpler sentences: Lolich was overshadowed by teammate Denny McLain's 31-game win season, and was sent to the bull pen in August due to a late-season slump. He made six relief appearances before returning to the starting rotation.