TOWNSEND — When Joe Ruth passed away in January of 2024, it sent shockwaves through the Central Mass. baseball community. Ruth, who served as the general manager and field manager of the Lunenburg Phillies for 39 years after the franchise relocated from Pepperell, gave his heart and soul to the game and had an impact […]
Lunenburg Phillies
Phillies enter new era with LaJoie
With the passing of longtime team owner, coach and player Joe Ruth in January, the 2024 Lunenburg Phillies season was bound to look much different than any before it. And while things definitely won’t be the same without the club’s cornerstone on the diamond for every contest, there will be a familiar face at the […]