Michael Matuella picked up his first win at Cal. (Shotgun Spratling)

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BERKELEY, Calif. — Duke head coach Chris Pollard was ready to make the switch.

A walk and an infield single on a chopper deep in the hole on the left side put two California runners on base with one out. Blue Devils starting pitcher Michael Matuella was nearing his pitch count and reliever Nick Hendrix was ready to enter the game, feverishly warming up in the bullpen. The middle of Cal’s lineup — cleanup hitter Devin Pearson and No. 5 hitter Chris Paul — were due up with an opportunity to[…]