1. Score runs early. The Cubs are in first place for a reason. Yes, they score a lot of runs, but they also are very good not letting teams score on them. The Cubs rank first in ERA, Quality Starts, WHIP and Batting Average Against this season. These stats are all mostly compiled even without their newest closer Aroldis Chapman, who was acquired on July 25th.
The Colorado Rockies offense has proven they can score runs against even the best of pitchers (hence nine ER against Stephen Strasburg in the series finale), so this would be a perfect opportunity to score a lot of runs early and not let the Cubs use their bullpen late to put us away.