During the past 13 games, the bottom line has gone like this:

Opposition: 78 Runs

Cubs: 24 Runs

Difference: 54 Runs

That is not good and apart from the fact that the Cubs will be playing in the Friendly Confines, there is little hope for a turnaround other than Kerry Wood should be back with the team in a week or so.

Run scoring is important, but run prevention is even more important if the team is going to ever make a serious run at the top this season.