April 23, 1976 at Jerry Park 

Expos 5, Reds 4  (6-5)

Jack Billingham was shelled in the eighth as the Expos staged a late inning comeback against the Reds.  With the Expos on top 2-1, the Reds scored three runs in the top of the seventh to take a 4-2 lead.  Unfortunately Jack Billingham gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits in the bottom of the eighth to give the Expos the lead.  The Reds went down in order in the top of the ninth as the Reds once again dropped to a game above .500.

Johnny Bench drove in two runs and Pete Rose scored twice.  The Reds managed only three hits in the entire game but they drew seven walks.

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