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Pitcher for a series opener (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ace

(Other definitions for ace that I've seen before include "Best type of tennis serve" , "In golf, a hole in one" , "Unreturnable serve" , "'wicked'!" , "fighter pilot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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