Richie Hebner then tied the game with a three-run home run. The score stayed at 5–5 until the sixth when Dave Cash singled, moved to second on a groundout, and scored on a Roberto Clemente RBI single. Jerry Johnson relieved Perry and after intentionally walking Willie Stargell, Al Oliver's three-run home run made it 9–5 Pirates.
Richie Hebner then matched the score with a three-run home run. The tally remained at 5–5 until the sixth when Dave Cash singled, advanced to second on a groundout, and scored on a Roberto Clemente RBI single. Jerry Johnson substituted Perry and after intentionally walking Willie Stargell, Al Oliver's three-run home run made it 9–5 Pirates.