Raises game and strikes (5)
I believe the answer is:
beats
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'raises game' is the first definition.
(to beat is to hit the ground to raise game birds)
'strikes' is the second definition.
'and' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for beats that I've seen before include "Rhythms" , "Regular routes for policemen" , "Tans" , "Buffets" .)