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Charles Curtis

Astros Oxy uniform patch: What is it and why does Houston wear it?

You may be watching the Houston Astros in the 2023 MLB playoffs and suddenly, it hits you: There’s a uniform patch on their threads that says OXY.

And you’re now wondering: What the heck is Oxy and why would the Astros wear that on their sleeves?

There’s a very good answer to that. Oxy is not what you think it is. Oxy is actually short for Occidental Petroleum, an energy company who has its headquarters in — you guessed it — Houston.

Oxy is an official jersey partner of the Astros for the next seven years thanks to a deal signed back in February.

And now you have the answer!

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