Complex sentence: The season began with four straight losses in September, followed by a defeat away to Warrington, and then on the 8 October, Merthyr were humiliated 13-70 by Hull Kingston Rovers.
Split into simpler sentences: The season began with four straight losses in September, followed by an away defeat to Warrington. On 8 October, Merthyr were humiliated 13-70 by Hull Kingston Rovers.