Athletics' Brett Lawrie sends flowers, note to woman struck by bat at Fenway Park

Brett Lawrie hasn't forgotten about the woman who fell victim to his errant bat last week.

In a game against the Boston Red Sox, the Oakland Athletics third baseman broke his bat on a swing, with the barrel of the bat flying into the seats on the third base side.

Tonya Carpenter, 44, was then rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition with a head injury. Fortunately, her status has since been upgraded to fair.

On Tuesday, Lawrie sent her flowers and a note reading, "Sending my thoughts and prayers," according to Boston's WCVB.

"Brett, they are the only ones by her side," her family said in a statement. "On behalf of her family, we thank you for this lovely arrangement. You brought a smile to her face, the fragrance fills the room and she thinks of her garden.

"We accept these flowers and appreciate thoughts and prayers, we ask all fans across this country that you continue to pray for a full recovery."