Complex sentence: In 1970 Cain recorded 12 victories and 156 strikeouts in 180.2 innings pitched, and finished 1971 with a 10-9 mark in 145 innings, but contended he was forced to pitch by Detroit manager Billy Martin while he had a sore arm.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1970 Cain recorded 12 victories and 156 strikeouts in 180.2 innings pitched, and finished 1971 with a 10-9 mark in 145 innings. Cain contended he was forced to pitch by Detroit manager Billy Martin while he had a sore arm.