Using context clues, what does the word pitch mean in this excerpt from the article?

“Once the reporter has the idea, they explain, or ‘pitch,’ it to their editor. They have to prove to their editor that the story is interesting for readers and timely in the community. If it is a good story idea, the editor will approve it.”

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how steep something is
how steep something is

to throw a baseball
to throw a baseball

to explain why someone should agree to what you’re suggesting
to explain why someone should agree to what you’re suggesting

a soccer field

to explain why someone should agree to what you’re suggesting

In this excerpt, the word "pitch" is used to mean "to explain why someone should agree to what you’re suggesting." The reporter is trying to convince their editor that the story idea is interesting and timely.