Here is a breakdown of runs scored by the Cubs this season: Innings 1-6: 127 Innings 7-9: 63 The Cubs have scored about evenly in the last three innings of games this season compared with early in games. In fact, the Cubs have scored 7 runs this season in the third inning of games. When the Cubs were successful, they got 4 or 5 runs quickly and held the lead. This season, the offense doesn't seem to get going until the team is behind. The starting staff ERA has been a huge embarrassment, but the offense has basically never picked them up this season.