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 countered with a three-run home run, tying the score at 5–5. The game remained level until the sixth inning, when Dave Cash singled and scored on Roberto Clemente's RBI single. Jerry Johnson took over for Perry and after walking Willie Stargell intentionally, Al Oliver hit a three-run home run to put the Pirates ahead 9–5.