diff --git a/command_logic/logic_gameplay.py b/command_logic/logic_gameplay.py
index 15d6975..5b4f95c 100644
--- a/command_logic/logic_gameplay.py
+++ b/command_logic/logic_gameplay.py
@@ -657,7 +657,7 @@ def complete_play(session:Session, this_play: Play):
         if not new_pitcher.is_fatigued:
             logger.info(f'checking for runners in POW')
             runners_in_pow = session.exec(select(func.count(Play.id)).where(
-                Play.game == this_play.game, Play.pitcher == new_pitcher, Play.in_pow == True, Play.batter_final != None
+                Play.game == this_play.game, Play.pitcher == new_pitcher, Play.in_pow == True, or_(Play.hit == 1, Play.bb == 1), Play.ibb == 0
             )).one() # change to hits and walks
             logger.info(f'runners in pow: {runners_in_pow}')
             if runners_in_pow >= 3:
diff --git a/utilities/dropdown.py b/utilities/dropdown.py
index 5f75871..15f517e 100644
--- a/utilities/dropdown.py
+++ b/utilities/dropdown.py
@@ -212,6 +212,8 @@ class SelectReliefPitcher(discord.ui.Select):
             return
 
         await get_position(self.session, human_rp_card, 'P')
+        if human_rp_card.pitcherscouting.pitchingcard.relief_rating < 2:
+            this_play.in_pow = True
 
         logger.info(f'Adding the RP lineup')
         human_rp_lineup = Lineup(