WATCH: Freddie Freeman shares emotional moment with wife Chelsea after dramatic walk-off home run in World Series Game 1

The Los Angeles Dodgers were bailed out by their All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman's heroics in Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Friday.

With the Dodgers trailing 3-2 in extra innings at Dodger Stadium, Freddie Freeman walked at the plate with the bases loaded for him. The former MVP, who has had a roller coaster ride in the last few months, sent the home crowd into a frenzy with a walk-off grand slam in the bottom tenth.

Following his walk-off heroics to take Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers superstar shared an emotional moment with his wife Chelsea near the dugout. Freddie held her in a warm embrace before sharing a kiss.

Freedie Freeman became the first player in MLB history to hit a walk-off grand slam in a World Series game after his moonshot against Yankees reliever Nestor Cortes Jr. He is also only the second Dodgers player to hit a walk-off home run, joining former NL MVP Kirk Gibson on the elusive list.

Gibson's walk-off shot was against the Oakland Athletics in the 1988 World Series Game 1. Incidentally, it was Gibson's only plate appearance in the Fall Classic that year, as he had injured both his legs in the championship series and was forced to play as a pinch hitter in Game 1.

It has been an emotional ride for Freddie Freeman this season

One of the most consistent players in the Dodgers lineup, Freddie Freeman has struggled with issues on and off the field. His youngest son Maximus was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder in August which saw the Dodgers first baseman miss several games.

Upon his return to the team, Freeman suffered an ankle injury ahead of the postseason in September. Although he has featured in several games in October, the former MVP often hobbled between bases.

He also missed ALCS Game 6 against the New York Mets due to the injury, with Max Muncy taking his place at first base. Despite his issues, Freddie Freeman came in clutch to provide an early lead to his team in the Fall Classic.