What does the cryptic crossword clue "Games pitch out in the garden (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RUBBER (synonym="set of games, in Bridge") in SHY (synonym="pitch") = SHRUBBERY The answer is SHRUBBERY.

Games pitch out in the garden (9)

Guardian Cryptic #25215 | 10 Across | 2011-01-10 flower

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